I still think there's some way to go before this can be considered a good deal for anyone other than management.
5.2% this year which just about keeps pace with current inflation, but does nothing to rectify the last below inflation pay deal. Hang on, you want me to do the met as well for that? Bugger off.
RPI capped at 5% next year ON BASIC PAY ONLY ? Bugger off. I don't care whether RPI is or is not likely to be higher than 5%. What I do care about is this is just a way to present you with a headline figure that sounds reasonable, but which in reality on your actual take home pay will be significantly less than that. (Unless you don't qualify for any allowances.)
No mention of an increase to the AAVA rates. Hmmmm sounds suspiciously like another bugger off to come from me then.
Closing date just ahead of the publication of the annual report? Bugger off. We're not falling for that one again are we?