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January 2026 UK Labour Market Update: Waning Wage Growth

Jack Kennedy - 2 February 2026
Pay pressures are easing as the labour market continues to cool.
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Indeed’s 2026 Ireland Jobs & Hiring Trends Report: Building on a Solid Base

Jack Kennedy - 27 January 2026
The Irish labour market softened somewhat in 2025, but remains in good shape.

Why Workers Search: Pay Leads, But Meaning Matters More Than Ever

Jack Kennedy - 17 December 2025
Higher pay is the number one reason people look for a new job, but benefits, balance and culture also shape searches.

Labour Market Updates

Indeed’s 2026 UK Jobs & Hiring Trends Report: Caution Persists, but Bright Spots Emerge

Jack Kennedy - 9 December 2025
The UK labour market has weakened but signs of a significant downturn remain limited. Employers are cautious rather than pessimistic, and growth persists in some areas of the job market.
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September 2025 UK Labour Market Update: Cooling Job Market Fails to Dent Pay Gains

Jack Kennedy - 26 September 2025
The UK labour market continues to steadily cool, but wage growth remains robust.
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August 2025 UK Labour Market Update: Persistent Wage Pressures 

Jack Kennedy - 22 August 2025
The UK labour market remains fragile but continues to generate strong wage growth, prompting renewed concerns about inflation.
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July 2025 UK Labour Market Update: Cooling but Not Crashing

Jack Kennedy - 24 July 2025
The UK labour market has continued to gradually weaken, but does not appear to be nearing a crash.
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UK Mid-Year Labour Market Update 2025: Continuing to Steadily Cool

Jack Kennedy - 25 June 2025
The UK labour market continues to soften, but hasn’t crashed since April’s policy changes came into effect.
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April 2025 UK Labour Market Update: Job Postings Slide Quickens

Jack Kennedy - 7 May 2025
Hiring headwinds have strengthened amid tariff uncertainty and a recently implemented hike in employment costs.
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State of the Labour Market
UK Employment Figures, January 2026: Continued Cooling
Line chart titled “UK unemployment rate remains at four-year high” shows the rate of unemployment from 2000 to 2025. At 5.1%, the unemployment rate is at its highest level in four years. 
Jack Kennedy - 21 January 2026
Line chart titled “UK unemployment rate remains at four-year high” shows the rate of unemployment from 2000 to 2025. At 5.1%, the unemployment rate is at its highest level in four years. 
State of the Labour Market
UK Employment Figures, December 2025: Youth Unemployment Climbs as Labour Market Weakens Further
Line chart titled “Youth unemployment rate highest in over a decade” shows the rate of youth unemployment from 1992 to 2025. At 16%, the youth unemployment rate is at its highest level since early 2015.Line chart titled “Youth unemployment rate highest in over a decade” shows the rate of youth unemployment from 1992 to 2025. At 16%, the youth unemployment rate is at its highest level since early 2015.
Jack Kennedy - 16 December 2025
Line chart titled “Youth unemployment rate highest in over a decade” shows the rate of youth unemployment from 1992 to 2025. At 16%, the youth unemployment rate is at its highest level since early 2015.Line chart titled “Youth unemployment rate highest in over a decade” shows the rate of youth unemployment from 1992 to 2025. At 16%, the youth unemployment rate is at its highest level since early 2015.
State of the Labour Market
UK Employment Figures, November 2025: Job Market Weakens Ahead of Budget
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Jack Kennedy - 12 November 2025
A financial advisor meeting with clients in the office with windows and plants behind them, one financial advisor and two clients at a table
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Europe’s Jobs Without Borders: How Freedom of Movement Fuels Cross-Border Work
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Sneha Puri - 6 November 2025
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State of the Labour Market
When Exclusionary Rhetoric Drives Relocation: How an Anti-LGBTQ+ Environment Impacts the Labour Market
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Jan Gromadzki & Pawel Adrjan - 30 October 2025
Young freelancer discussing on video conference. Entrepreneur is using laptop, working from home.
State of the Labour Market
Searches for Seasonal Jobs Are The Strongest in at Least Eight Years
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Jack Kennedy - 15 October 2025
Retail shop clerk taking a mobile credit card payment on a digital tablet in a clothing boutique
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