The ONS’ latest labour market data paints a familiar picture—strong employment growth and falling unemployment. But stubbornly slow pay growth means that living standards remain under pressure, so doubling down on efforts to boost productivity remains critical.
Employment remains at a record high, with growth similar to the relatively strong rates seen over most of 2017, bringing the employment rate back to a joint record high since 1971.
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.