In the quarter to January 2025, wage growth across the economy remained strong, unemployment and employment levels increased, and economic inactivity has continued to fall but remains high.
Wage growth stabilises but remains strong, while youth unemployment levels continue to climb
Posted 1 year ago •
Related Articles
-
Unemployment Climbs Again as the Jobs Market Weakens
In the three months to September 2025, unemployment and redundancy levels both rose while the number of employed people and payrolled employees fell, vacancy levels plateaued, and wage growth in the private sector is gradually falling. Consequently, the labour market picture is fundamentally the same, and the jobs market is continuing to show signs of weakening.