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Job vacancies fall by 8,000 over summer months, ONS finds
The estimated number of UK vacancies fell by 8,000 to 702,000 between June and August 2026.
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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 rises to 4.9%, ONS finds
The number of payrolled employees in the UK fell by 85,000 (0.3%) between May 2025 and May 2026.
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Lidl rolls out recruitment drive to support unemployed people back into work
Lidl will reserve 10% of interview slots for people who have been unemployed for at least six months for entry level jobs at every new store in the next 12 months.
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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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Public backs more support for young people as youth joblessness reaches 16%
Opinium and British Retail Consortium found that younger unemployed people were the group most in need additional Government support.
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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."
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UK employment dips as unemployment rises, ONS data shows
Payrolled employees fall year on year while unemployment edges up to 5.2%.
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easyJet expands uniform donation scheme to help jobseekers access smart workwear
Research showed that 71% of respondents said the high cost of smart workwear stopped them from buying suitable clothes for interviews and work.
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Retail jobs at risk from rising employment costs, finds BRC
Labour and employment costs ranked as a top concern for 84% of finance chiefs, up from 21% last July.
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Retraining demand sees sharp rise as unemployment increases – Strive Training
The UK-based provider said it is seeing a surge in adults seeking to upskill or reskill in response to changing labour market conditions.
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Payrolls drop by 0.5% as unemployment rises to 5.1% – ONS
Employment rate for people aged 16 to 64 was estimated at 75.1% from September to November 2025.