Rising inflation has pushed wages higher, a new report from research group Incomes Data Services suggests.

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According to Incomes Data Services, the typical increase was 4%, sharply up on the previous 3% level.

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According to Incomes Data Services, a consultancy, most are three-year deals worth 15-23%.

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Analysis by the group, Incomes Data Services, suggests private sector pay rises could be slightly higher than in 2010, but will still be well below inflation.

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Alastair Hatchett of Incomes Data Services, a research company, points out that employers have known that the new law was on its way for some time, and that some have increased wages in anticipation of it.

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