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UK Professionals Anticipate Big Bonuses, Shift Spending Plans

1/31/2026

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UK city professionals expect significant bonus payouts this year, especially in finance.
The Financial Times conducts an anonymous bonus survey to learn how workers plan to use their bonuses.
This year, more respondents may use salary sacrifice to fund pensions ahead of new restrictions.
Tax-advantaged venture capital trusts may also influence bonus decisions.
The survey results will be published in a future FT Money edition.

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Story summary

UK city professionals expect significant bonus payouts this year, especially in finance.
The Financial Times conducts an anonymous bonus survey to learn how workers plan to use their bonuses.
This year, more respondents may use salary sacrifice to fund pensions ahead of new restrictions.
Tax-advantaged venture capital trusts may also influence bonus decisions.
The survey results will be published in a future FT Money edition.