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Gulf between public and private sector pay widens under Starmer

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Public sector employees are paid 6pc more than those in the private sector.

Research will raise fears that the Government is prioritising the demands of unions.

The highest-income households would suffer the biggest hit next year from higher taxes.

The top 10% of earners face a 0.6pc drop in living standards, equivalent to 356 per person.

Highest income households expected to witness a 0.6pc decline in so-called 'real living standards' Low-to-middle income families will benefit the most, say researchers.

But the very poorest will be hit hard by rising housing costs and council tax.

Experts fear that the Chancellor may need to launch a fresh tax raid next year to tackle a growth downgrade.