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NEET numbers increase by 30,000 over the past year, ONS finds
There were an estimated 981,000 young people aged 16 to 24 in the UK not in education, employment or training (NEET) between April and June 2026.
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Unemployment rate rises to 4.9% in June, as payroll numbers fall – ONS
The unemployment rate for people aged 16 and over was estimated at 4.9% between April and June 2026, up 0.2% compared with a year earlier.
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Graduate job postings at lowest level since pandemic – Indeed
Graduate job postings were down around 7% year on year and stood at their lowest since 2020.
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Gi Group urges Prime Minister to back small firms as temporary worker demand grows
The recruiter said Burnham’s early moves, including the VAT cut for pubs and leisure venues, have created a ‘golden opportunity’ to take bold steps for UK employment.
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NI unemployment rate falls as earnings continue to rise, data reveals
The employment rate for people aged 16 to 64 rose 0.8 percentage points over the quarter and 0.1 percentage points on the year to 72.1%.
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Stagflation fears deepen as UK jobs market continues to weaken – ONS
The latest figures showed UK unemployment increased to 5% from 4.9%, while job vacancies declined to around 705,000, the lowest level since early 2021.
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The wrong hire now carries major costs for businesses, says CJPI
Chris Percival advised companies to review roles, consider the effect of AI, and define what success looked like before advertising.
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Gi Group calls for urgent action to tackle rising NEET levels
Dan Challis said for many young people, especially those with fewer GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, the route into work can be unclear.
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Payrolled employment down 121,000 annually as unemployment rises to 5.2% – ONS
Administrative data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) indicated payrolled employment fell by 121,000 (0.4%) between December 2024 and December 2025.
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Small business job growth stalls in December, finds Employment Hero
Retail and hospitality saw the biggest hit in December, with a fall of -2%.
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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.
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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.