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UK labour market remains resilient despite easing wage growth

Businesses face mounting pressure as UK GDP falls 0.1%

UK economic output declined in April as higher fuel and energy costs filtered through the economy, prompting concerns over business confidence and future growth prospects.

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.

Unemployment fall may be short-lived as employer costs rise, CIPD warns

James Cockett said: “Today’s fall in unemployment marks a reprieve from the recent doom and gloom. However, it’s likely that this will be short-lived."

Job market softens as payrolls and vacancies fall – ONS

Estimates based on HMRC data revealed the number of payrolled employees fell by 74,000 (0.2%) between February 2025 and February 2026.

DC pension membership rises by over two million – ONS

Employee contributions to private sector DC pensions increased by £297m to £2.7bn in Q3 2025 compared to the previous year. 

Retail losses risk ‘jobless generation’, warns BRC

Helen Dickinson said: “As the Government consults on the Employment Rights Act, the priority must be clear: protect workers and protect job creation."

UK wage growth slows as real pay remains modest, ONS data shows

Earnings growth dips below 4% with real pay increases remaining limited.

UK employment dips as unemployment rises, ONS data shows

Payrolled employees fall year on year while unemployment edges up to 5.2%.

DC pension participation hits new high as DB schemes decline – ONS

In 2024, 1.4 million more people were saving into DC workplace pensions compared to 2021.

Bracknell tops UK towns for gender pay gap, finds Ciphr

Bracknell in Berkshire had the biggest gap at 26.5%. 

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.