This year's long-awaited CBI/Pertemps Employment Trends Survey looks back at the UK's labour market in 2025 while looking forward to what the future may bring.
The UK labour market is under pressure as rising employment costs and weak productivity constrain business growth. Hiring is becoming harder, pay growth is limited without productivity gains and skills gaps are widening, weighing on business confidence and highlighting the need for targeted reforms to support jobs and sustainable growth.
