The UK government said it will scrap the year-long public sector pay freeze because the economy is “firmly back on track” following the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak confirmed the decision on Monday evening, which will pave the way for a possible wage increase next year for public sector workers such as teachers, nurses, police, and armed forces personnel. According to the latest available data from the Office for National Statistics, there were 5.68 million public sector workers registered in June. The pay freeze was imposed last November after the UK government resorted to heavy borrowing during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, also known as the novel coronavirus. Public sector pay increases were paused for 2021/22, with the exception of the National Health Service (NHS) and those earning less than £24,000. But Sunak said on …