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The Job Market Continues to Present Signs of Weakening
In the three months to June 2025, unemployment and employment levels rose, the economic inactivity level and economic inactivity rate both fell, and strong wage growth continued to present signs of slowing.
Aug 12, 2025
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Unemployment continues to rise while wage growth slows
This month’s figures continue to present signs of a cooling labour market: vacancies are continuing to drop, unemployment levels rose, and nominal regular wage growth has plateaued back to 5% after intermittently hovering at 6% over the past year.
Jul 17, 2025
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Creating an Effective Skills Ecosystem to Future-Proof UK Productivity
The UK continues to face a long-standing productivity challenge, with persistent skills shortages and mismatches impeding growth across all major sectors. Building a robust skills ecosystem is vital - not only to fill vacancies but to future-proof the economy against rapid technological change, an ageing workforce and shifting global labour dynamics.
Jun 16, 2025
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Unemployment rises to highest level in almost four years, and the jobs market continues to show signs of weakening
In the quarter to April 2025, wage growth across the economy remained strong, but is weaker compared to recent months. Unemployment and employment levels both rose (unemployment notably so), and economic inactivity fell, but still sits above 9 million.
Jun 11, 2025
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