The UK’s weak productivity underlines the need for the government to work with business to encourage more investment in new technologies, skills and infrastructure. With the fog of political and economic uncertainty remaining thick, it’s important that politicians do not lose sight of this major challenge to the UK economy.
Across the UK, most regions and nations have seen an increase in employment, while unemployment has remained broadly unchanged.
The latest ONS data covers the period from February 2022 to April 2022, providing a snapshot of labour market activity.
The latest ONS data covers the period from January 2022 to March 2022, providing a snapshot of labour market activity.
The latest ONS data covers the period from August to October 2021, providing a snapshot of labour market activity.