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Vacancy Numbers Plateau and Unemployment Levels Rise to Highest Level in Four Years
In the three months to August 2025, unemployment and employment levels both increased, the number of people recorded as being economically inactive rose while the rate stayed the same, and wage growth in the private sector has continued to slow.
Oct 14, 2025
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The Labour Market Continues to cool and Vacancies Fall Again
In the three months to July 2025, unemployment and employment levels both rose, the economic inactivity level and rate fell, and strong wage growth continued to present signs of slowing.
Sep 16, 2025
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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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