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UK labour market remains tight, but growth may have peaked
Latest data from the ONS painted a familiar picture of the UK labour market. The employment rate stood at close to a record high, and the unemployment rate remains at its lowest since the 1970s. While there are signs of labour market growth softening—with vacancies declining again and employment growth slowing, the labour market remains tight on the whole.
Sep 10, 2019
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Employment rate at record high as pay growth strengthens
Latest data from the ONS showed a mixed picture of the UK labour market. The employment rate is back to a record high, but unemployment has increased. Across the UK, the regions and nations have seen a mixed picture on employment, while unemployment has remained broadly unchanged.
Aug 14, 2019
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Employment growth is slowing, but pay growth strengthens
Latest data from the ONS showed further signs that growth in the UK labour market is tailing off. But while the employment rate edged lower, the unemployment rate remained at a multi-decade low. At the same time, however, the number of employees fell for the second consecutive quarter—the small rise in employment in the three months to May was mostly driven by self-employment. But the picture was mixed across the regions and nations.
Jul 17, 2019
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Employment at record high, unemployment at record low
According to the ONS, the UK labour market continues to defy gravity, outperforming the rest of the economy. The employment rate remains at a record high, with the unemployment rate at a record low.
Jun 12, 2019
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Employment remains at record high
According to the ONS, the UK labour market continues to outperform the rest of the economy. The employment rate remains at a record high, with the unemployment rate at a record low.
May 15, 2019
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Labour market continues to outperform, but productivity lags behind
According to the ONS, the UK labour market continues to outperform the rest of the economy.
Apr 16, 2019
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Is the Apprenticeship Levy working?
Introduced in April 2017, the Apprenticeship Levy intends to tackle skills shortages and increase the number of people taking part in apprenticeships.
Apr 8, 2019
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Employment growth rises once again to new record high
According to the ONS, the UK labour market continued to defy gravity in the beginning of 2019 against a backdrop of tepid economic growth and heightened uncertainty.
Mar 20, 2019
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Labour Market Update February 2019
According to the ONS, the UK labour market continued to grow strongly at the end of 2018, against a backdrop of tepid economic growth and heightened uncertainty.
Feb 20, 2019
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2019 begins with employment levels at a record high
The ONS's latest findings kick off 2019 with a familiar picture—employment is at a record high and unemployment remains low.
Jan 23, 2019