George Osborne announced in his emergency budget yesterday (22nd June 2010) that a public sector pay freeze, originally due to start in April 2011 will now be extended to 2012. The freeze will affect all public sector staff earning more than £21,000 per annum. Those earning less than this will receive an extra £250 per year during the freeze.
Want to read the full budget? Click here: Emergency Budget 2010
