The Harmonisation and Payment of London Allowance
Following extensive consultation and negotiation, the Framework Negotiation Group (FNG) reached agreement on the harmonisation and payment of London Allowance. The agreement outlined below was effective from 1 August 2006.
Previously, two separate rates of London Allowance have applied and these varied by staff category, with Technical staff receiving a higher rate. As part of the implementation of the National Framework Agreement, FNG has agreed to harmonise the rates of London Allowance in two stages to a single rate, whilst continuing to benefit all grades.
The Agreement
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Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
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| All Other Grades | London Allowance increased by the national 3% pay award and increasde from £2,448 to £2,520 per annum. |
London Allowance will be increased by £63 to equalise with the Technical Staff rate of £2,583 per annum.
The harmonised London Allowance rate of £2,583 will then be increased by 1% taking the total to £2,610 per annum for all grades. |
| Technical Staff only | London Allowance remained at the higher rate of £2,583 per annum. |
It has also been agreed that from February 2007, London Allowance will in future increase in line with national pay awards.