Unemployment hits 5.1% as employment growth slows – ONS
In August to October 2025, payrolled employees dropped by 113,000 over the year and by 24,000 over the quarter.
Job postings fall in November as firms cautious after Budget – REC
New job postings in November dropped by 14.4% to 622,156, matched by an 11.2% fall in active postings to 1,460,051.
Autumn Budget 2025: What the statement means for the employment landscape
Reeves said these reforms are designed to create fairer opportunities for young people, safeguard pensioners’ incomes, and ensure businesses operate on a level playing field.
Most workers prioritise job security as labour market slows – Employment Hero
The survey found 55% of workers put job security first, especially among 18 to 34-year-olds, where that figure rose to 65%.
TUC research finds 4 million people in insecure work across the UK
New analysis by the TUC shows one in eight workers were in insecure jobs in 2024, with growth concentrated in low-paid sectors and disproportionately affecting BME workers.
UK employment stuck at 13-year low as firms hold back on hiring – BDO UK
The employment index dropped again in June to 94.22, down from 94.32 in May and staying close to a 13-year low.
UK job adverts see modest growth in May as labour market shows resilience – REC
Scotland and the South West saw the biggest increase in total job postings, up 9.2% and 4.7% respectively.
Students’ career aspirations do not reflect labour market demand, says OECD
The study of 690,000 teenagers also found that social background plays a bigger role in determining a student’s educational ambition than academic ability.
Labour market pressures bearing down on firms, warns BCC
Jane Gratton, deputy director of public policy at the BCC, highlighted that the labour market remains a major source of strain for companies across the country.
Wage growth steady but vacancies fall below pre-pandemic levels as hiring slows
ONS labour market data for December to February shows real wage growth and a rising employment rate, but vacancies have dropped for the 33rd consecutive quarter, falling below pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
REC recovery indicates that the labour market is stabilising – Pantheon Macroeconomics
This postive data from Pantheon Marcoeconomics follows months of negativity following the payroll tax hike and minimum wage increase announced in the Budget.
UK labour market weakens further as permanent and temporary placements decline
UK labour market weakens further as permanent and temp placements decline
