Rejecting the recommendations by the independent review bodies would be controversial after the government defended last year's below-inflation wage increases saying they were following the groups' advice
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A Treasury minister has refused to commit to public sector pay rises, arguing it would be"irresponsible" not to take into account the impact on persistently high inflation. Speaking to Sky News' Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme, John Glen signalled the government could reject recommendations by the independent review bodies in the face of concerns that wage increases of around 6% for teachers, police and junior doctors would further fuel price hikes., which he warned would be"tough to get down".
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