The pandemic has increased public appreciation for essential workers, but they remain poorly paid.
UK Employment Figures, December 2020: Unemployment Hits 5%
Furlough may need to be extended again amid cautious reopening.
UK Employment Figures, November 2020: Job Losses Mounting
Redundancies continue to rise but furlough scheme continues to limit the damage.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus and UK Job Postings: Hiring Holding Up in Face of Headwinds
Job posting gap continues to narrow but still has a long way to go.
Rising Interest in UK Jobs From Outside the EU Ahead of Post-Brexit Immigration Rules
Higher-paid sectors see jump in interest from jobseekers outside the EU.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus and UK Job Postings: Lockdown 2 Hasn’t Blown Hiring Recovery Off Course
Job postings gap narrows to -41% on last year, driven by higher-wage roles.