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 "value": "the lower of £123.25 a week or 80% of normal weekly earnings",
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 "period": "2026-27",
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 "quote": "The weekly rate of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for 2026 to 2027 is £123.25 or 80% of the employee’s average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.",
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  "period": "2025-26",
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