unemployment
Overhaul of official workforce data may take another two years, ONS admits
It said it is now ‘unlikely’ it will be able to introduce a revamped version of its Labour Force Survey in mid-2025.
Government announces plans to ‘get Britain working again’
Extra NHS support and an overhaul of Jobcentres are among plans set to be unveiled on Tuesday.
Wage growth slows further as unemployment rises – ONS
The ONS said average regular earnings growth eased back to 4.8% in the three months to September.
Why is the drop in wage growth good news for borrowers?
The latest fall is seen as giving Bank of England policymakers more room to cut interest rates.
Rising economic inactivity total blights market report
Higher numbers of people not participating in labour market 'restricts capacity of the economy to grow'
State pension set to rise by £460 next April
The ONS said total wage growth went up 4% in the three months to July, putting pensioners on track for a rise in their annual pensions to £11,962.60.
Average monthly wage in north has grown by 11% in a year, official data suggests
Median monthly pay for PAYE workers stood at £2,328 in August according to HMRC
Pay growth slows to two-year low as jobless rate edges down
The ONS said regular wage growth fell to 5.1% year on year over the three months to July, marking the lowest level since the quarter to July 2022.
Government pledges to tackle soaring UK economic inactivity
The new Labour Market Advisory board is initially focusing on Britain’s long-term sickness as figures show worryingly high levels of inactivity.
More Northern Ireland firms urged to trial four-day working week
Lisburn manufacturer says four-day week has given it a competitive edge