Fall in HGV drivers largest among middle-aged workers
There has been a fall in the number of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers, also known as large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers. How many drivers…
Office for National Statistics (ONS)
UK economy struggles with a “labour gap” of nearly one million workers – UK labour market: October 2021
Lowest ever number of jobseekers chasing each vacancy, as labour shortages set new records – “We need urgent action at the spending review to improve support…
Business and industry challenges in filling vacancies
Analysis of UK businesses’ ability to fill job vacancies across different industries, and reasons for any recruitment challenges. The data cover summer 2021, primarily after…
The biggest risk the labour market is now facing is not enough workers rather than not enough jobs
Strong recovery disguises largest fall in size of jobs market since early 1990s UK businesses and universities are today voicing serious concerns that we are…
Impact of labour force survey methodological changes on labour productivity, UK
Overview of changes to Labour Force Survey (LFS) methods as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and their impacts on productivity statistics in 2020 and…
Young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), UK: August 2021
Estimates of young people (aged 16 to 24 years) who are not in education, employment or training, by age and sex. Documents Young people not…
UK job vacancies at record high, but still 3.4 million people out of work who want a job
April to June saw more people start a new job than ever before, but more is needed to help meet record employer demand. Almost three…
Labour market in the regions of the UK: July 2021
Regional, local authority and Parliamentary constituency breakdowns of changes in UK employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and other related statistics. Documents Labour market in the regions…
Earnings and employment from Pay As You Earn Real Time Information, UK: July 2021
Experimental monthly estimates of payrolled employees and their pay from HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Real Time Information (RTI) data.…
Public sector employment, UK: March 2021 data and time series
Quarterly estimates on a headcount and full-time equivalent basis by sector, industry and region. Documents Public sector employment, UK: March 2021 data and time series…