Posted 7 years ago •
In the three months to June 2017, employment continued to increase, up 125,00 on the last quarter.
The number of people in work is now over 32 million, the highest it has ever been.
Looking at the figures more closely, the age group that saw the biggest fall in unemployment was those aged 25-34 years (-32,000), 16-24 years (-17,000), and those aged 35-49 years (-15,000).
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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.
In the three months to March 2025, wage growth across the economy remained strong and, while wages continued to rise in nominal and real terms, the rate of wage growth is showing signs of slowing.
In the three months to February 2025, wage growth across the economy showed signs of plateauing but remains strong, unemployment and employment levels both increased, while inactivity fell but is still stubbornly high.