Without plan to get real wages rising, GDP growth will be stuck in slow lane
Commenting on the latest GDP figures published today (Thursday), which show quarterly GDP growth slowing from 5.5% in Q2 to 1.3% in Q3 and declines…
Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Labour Force Survey: Alternative imputation during the pandemic
During normal operation, Labour Force Survey (LFS) person weighted datasets use a roll-forward imputation. This article discusses an alternative imputation method that might better cope…
Coronavirus and higher education students: England, 27 September to 4 October 2021
Experimental statistics from the Student COVID-19 Insights Survey (SCIS) in England. Includes information on the behaviours, plans, opinions and well-being of higher education students in…
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…
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…