UK pay data beats forecasts, employment growth slows UK wages in the three months to April grew faster than expected and hiring slowed less sharply, as the jobless rate held at its lowest … Business • 11 Jun 19
UK jobless rate falls as employers hire ahead of Brexit The UK unemployment rate fell to its lowest since the mid-1970s in early 2019 as employers hired in the run-up to the original date for … Business • 14 May 19
UK wage growth at new decade high - ONS UK workers' pay grew at its joint fastest pace in over a decade, fuelled by further job creation, new figures show today. Business • 16 Apr 19
UK jobs growth surges as labour market defies Brexit UK employers increased their hiring at the fastest pace in more than three years in the three months to January as the country's labour market … Business • 19 Mar 19
UK wage growth matches decade high, job creation strong UK workers' pay growth held at its fastest pace in a decade in late 2018 and job creation remained strong, official figures showed today. Business • 19 Feb 19
UK pay rises at fastest pace since 2008 The underlying pay of British workers rose at the fastest pace in nearly a decade during the three months to the end of September, new … Business • 13 Nov 18
UK workers see strongest pay growth in nearly 10 years Workers in Britain saw their basic wages rise at the fastest pace in nearly a decade over the summer months, backing up the Bank of … Business • 16 Oct 18
UK pay growth beats forecasts as hiring levels off UK workers' pay excluding bonuses picked up faster than expected during the three months to July to a rate that has not been beaten in … Business • 11 Sep 18
UK pay growth at 6-month low despite record employment UK workers' pay growth has slowed to its weakest in six months despite record employment, challenging the Bank of England as it considers whether to … Business • 17 Jul 18
Record 32.4 million people at work in the UK The number of people in work in the UK has remained at record levels, while earnings have grown slightly faster than inflation, new figures show … Business • 12 Jun 18
UK employment jumps but strong wage growth elusive UK employers hired many more workers than expected in early 2018, a tentative sign that the economy's weak start to the year may be temporary, … Business • 15 May 18
UK jobless rate rises for first time since summer 2016 UK unemployment has increased by the biggest amount in almost five years, while earnings continue to grow more slowly than prices, new figures reveal. Business • 21 Feb 18
Sterling briefly powers past $1.41 after jobless data Sterling briefly jumped above $1.41 today after strong UK employment data helped the pound extend a recent rally. Business • 24 Jan 18
Record 32.2 million people now in work in the UK The number of people in work in the UK has reached a record high amid strong demand for workers, although the real value of pay … Business • 24 Jan 18
UK employment falls for second month, pay edges up The number of people in work in Britain fell again, suggesting employers are turning more cautious as Brexit nears. Business • 13 Dec 17
UK jobless rate stays at 42-year low - ONS UK unemployment remains at a 42-year low point, official data showed today - but wages growth remains far below the overall UK inflation rate, hurting … Business • 15 Nov 17
UK wage growth edges above forecasts UK pay growth has lagged behind inflation again, but the figures are likely to cement expectations among investors that the Bank of England will soon … Business • 18 Oct 17
UK jobless rate falls to lowest since 1975 The UK unemployment rate unexpectedly fell further to its lowest since 1975 during the three months to July, but wage growth proved even more subdued … Business • 13 Sep 17
UK jobless rate drops to lowest level in 42 years UK workers saw their pay and bonus growth fall further behind inflation in the three months to the end of May, but the jobless rate … Business • 12 Jul 17
UK unemployment rate sinks to 42-year low of 4.6% UK pay growth lagged inflation for the first time in over two years in early 2017, underscoring the growing Brexit squeeze facing many households. Business • 17 May 17
UK unemployment falls to 10 year low as vacancies soar Unemployment in the UK has fallen to its lowest in a decade as a record number of job vacancies are on offer, new figures show … Business • 12 Apr 17
UK jobless rate at lowest level since 1975 The UK's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest since the summer of 1975, with a record number of people in work. Business • 15 Mar 17
UK firms scale back on hiring plans ahead of Brexit British employers plan to hire staff at the slowest pace in three years because of uncertainty about the country's exit from the European Union, a … Business • 14 Mar 17
UK jobless total falls to lowest level in 10 years A record number of people are in work in the UK after another fall in unemployment to rates not seen for a decade, new figures … Business • 15 Feb 17
UK job growth slows, jobless rate steady at 4.9% Job creation in Britain slowed in the three months to August although there was little sign of a big hit to the labour market from … Business • 19 Oct 16
