Lowest rate of annual increase in employment in 3 years The number of people in employment in the first quarter of the year stood at 2.7 million, a rise of 1.9% or 51,500, compared to a year ago, new CSO figures show Business • 23 May 24
Lowest rate of annual increase in employment in 3 years The number of people in employment in the first quarter of the year stood at 2.7 million, a rise of 1.9% or 51,500, compared to a year ago, new CSO figures show Business • 23 May 24
Unemployment rate moves up to 4.4% in April - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate moved up to 4.4% in April from a revised figure of 4.1% in March. Business • 01 May 24
Unemployment rate moves up to 4.4% in April - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate moved up to 4.4% in April from a revised figure of 4.1% in March. Business • 01 May 24
UK regular wages grew 6.1% in 3 months to January British wages excluding bonuses grew by a slightly weaker-than-expected 6.1% in the three months to the end of January compared with the same time a year earlier, official data from the Office for National Statistics showed today. Business • 12 Mar 24
UK regular wages grew 6.1% in 3 months to January British wages excluding bonuses grew by a slightly weaker-than-expected 6.1% in the three months to the end of January compared with the same time a year earlier, official data from the Office for National Statistics showed today. Business • 12 Mar 24
Live Register figures down 1.2% in February - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for February fell by 1.2% to 174,600 people, a decrease of 2,100 from January. Business • 08 Mar 24
Live Register figures down 1.2% in February - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for February fell by 1.2% to 174,600 people, a decrease of 2,100 from January. Business • 08 Mar 24
Euro zone GDP remained stable in Q4 of last year European statistics agency Eurostat has today confirmed its estimate that gross domestic product (GDP) in the euro zone remained stable in the fourth quarter compared to the previous three months. Business • 08 Mar 24
Euro zone GDP remained stable in Q4 of last year European statistics agency Eurostat has today confirmed its estimate that gross domestic product (GDP) in the euro zone remained stable in the fourth quarter compared to the previous three months. Business • 08 Mar 24
Unemployment rate falls to 4.2% in February - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for February fell to 4.2% from the rate of 4.5% recorded in January. Business • 06 Mar 24
Unemployment rate falls to 4.2% in February - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for February fell to 4.2% from the rate of 4.5% recorded in January. Business • 06 Mar 24
Slowdown hits labour market as German unemployment rises The number of people out of work in Germany increased more than expected in February as a slowdown in Europe's largest economy took its toll on the labour market, Federal Labour Office figures showed today. Business • 29 Feb 24
Slowdown hits labour market as German unemployment rises The number of people out of work in Germany increased more than expected in February as a slowdown in Europe's largest economy took its toll on the labour market, Federal Labour Office figures showed today. Business • 29 Feb 24
89,600 more people working in Q4 2023 compared to 2022 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the estimated number of people in employment in the fourth quarter of 2023 stood at 2,706,400, up 3.4% compared with the same time in 2022. Business • 22 Feb 24
89,600 more people working in Q4 2023 compared to 2022 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the estimated number of people in employment in the fourth quarter of 2023 stood at 2,706,400, up 3.4% compared with the same time in 2022. Business • 22 Feb 24
German unemployment edges down in January The number of unemployed people in Germany fell marginally in January, Labour Office figures showed today, defying expectations of an increase. Business • 31 Jan 24
German unemployment edges down in January The number of unemployed people in Germany fell marginally in January, Labour Office figures showed today, defying expectations of an increase. Business • 31 Jan 24
Unemployment edges up to 4.9% in December - CSO The country's unemployment rose to 4.9% in December from 4.8% a month earlier, new figures from the Central Statistics Office showed today. Business • 10 Jan 24
Unemployment edges up to 4.9% in December - CSO The country's unemployment rose to 4.9% in December from 4.8% a month earlier, new figures from the Central Statistics Office showed today. Business • 10 Jan 24
Euro zone's third quarter GDP contracts by 0.1% The euro zone economy contracted by 0.1% in the three months to the end of September, new data from Eurostat, the European Union's statistics office, has confirmed. Business • 07 Dec 23
Euro zone's third quarter GDP contracts by 0.1% The euro zone economy contracted by 0.1% in the three months to the end of September, new data from Eurostat, the European Union's statistics office, has confirmed. Business • 07 Dec 23
Unemployment rate rises to 4.8% in November - CSO The country's unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in November, up from a revised rate of 4.7% in October, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 06 Dec 23
Unemployment rate rises to 4.8% in November - CSO The country's unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in November, up from a revised rate of 4.7% in October, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 06 Dec 23
German unemployment rises in November The number of unemployed people in Germany rose in line with analysts' expectations in November, Labour Office figures showed today. Business • 30 Nov 23
German unemployment rises in November The number of unemployed people in Germany rose in line with analysts' expectations in November, Labour Office figures showed today. Business • 30 Nov 23
Labour market participation rate highest since 2008 New figures from the Central Statistics Office today show that the estimated labour market participation rate in the third quarter of 2023 reached 65.8% - the highest rate recorded since the third quarter of 2008 and up from 64.8% the same time last year. Business • 23 Nov 23
Labour market participation rate highest since 2008 New figures from the Central Statistics Office today show that the estimated labour market participation rate in the third quarter of 2023 reached 65.8% - the highest rate recorded since the third quarter of 2008 and up from 64.8% the same time last year. Business • 23 Nov 23
Annual euro zone jobless rate falls in September Unemployment in the euro zone fell in September, according to new figures from Eurostat today. Business • 03 Nov 23
Annual euro zone jobless rate falls in September Unemployment in the euro zone fell in September, according to new figures from Eurostat today. Business • 03 Nov 23
Jobless rate moves up to 4.8% in October - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of people unemployed rose marginally in October. Business • 02 Nov 23
Jobless rate moves up to 4.8% in October - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of people unemployed rose marginally in October. Business • 02 Nov 23
Unemployment rate rises slightly to 4.2% in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2% in September from 4.1% a month earlier. Business • 04 Oct 23
Unemployment rate rises slightly to 4.2% in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2% in September from 4.1% a month earlier. Business • 04 Oct 23
Unemployment steady at 4.1% in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 4.1%, unchanged from the rate recorded in July and down from 4.4% in August last year. Business • 06 Sep 23
Unemployment steady at 4.1% in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 4.1%, unchanged from the rate recorded in July and down from 4.4% in August last year. Business • 06 Sep 23
Employment rate at highest level since records began The employment rate rose to over 74% in the second quarter of 2023, the highest rate since the current series of records began in 1998. Business • 24 Aug 23
Employment rate at highest level since records began The employment rate rose to over 74% in the second quarter of 2023, the highest rate since the current series of records began in 1998. Business • 24 Aug 23
Unemployment rate falls to 4.1% in July - CSO New Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July eased to 4.1%, down from a revised rate of 4.2% recorded in June. Business • 02 Aug 23
Unemployment rate falls to 4.1% in July - CSO New Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July eased to 4.1%, down from a revised rate of 4.2% recorded in June. Business • 02 Aug 23
German unemployment falls unexpectedly in July German unemployment fell unexpectedly in July, showing resilience in the labour market despite difficult economic conditions. Business • 01 Aug 23
German unemployment falls unexpectedly in July German unemployment fell unexpectedly in July, showing resilience in the labour market despite difficult economic conditions. Business • 01 Aug 23
Unemployment rate stays at record low of 3.8% - CSO The country's unemployment rate remained at a record low 3.8% in June, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 05 Jul 23
Unemployment rate stays at record low of 3.8% - CSO The country's unemployment rate remained at a record low 3.8% in June, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 05 Jul 23
Euro area falls into technical recession in Q1 The euro area fell into a technical recession in the first quarter of this year, according to figures from Eurostat. Business • 08 Jun 23
Euro area falls into technical recession in Q1 The euro area fell into a technical recession in the first quarter of this year, according to figures from Eurostat. Business • 08 Jun 23
Unemployment rate falls to record low of 3.8% in May The unemployment rate hit an all-time low of 3.8% in May, falling below the previous record of 3.9% hit in April 2001, new Central Statistics Office figures show today. Business • 31 May 23
Unemployment rate falls to record low of 3.8% in May The unemployment rate hit an all-time low of 3.8% in May, falling below the previous record of 3.9% hit in April 2001, new Central Statistics Office figures show today. Business • 31 May 23
Record level of employment in first quarter of 2023 There was a further increase in the number of people at work in the first three months of this year, according to the latest Labour Force Survey from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 24 May 23
Record level of employment in first quarter of 2023 There was a further increase in the number of people at work in the first three months of this year, according to the latest Labour Force Survey from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 24 May 23
