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UK Job Growth Slows Amid Rising Wages and Uncertainty

4/15/2025

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The UK labor market report from April 15, 2025, shows slowing employment growth and a projected loss of 20,000 jobs in February.
Unemployment holds steady at 4.4%, while wage growth reaches 5.9%, influencing inflation and monetary policy decisions.
Average weekly pay growth of 5.9% exceeds inflation, which has decreased to 2.8%.
Economic uncertainty leads to cautious hiring practices, potentially impacting future wage trends.

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Story summary

The UK labor market report from April 15, 2025, shows slowing employment growth and a projected loss of 20,000 jobs in February.
Unemployment holds steady at 4.4%, while wage growth reaches 5.9%, influencing inflation and monetary policy decisions.
Average weekly pay growth of 5.9% exceeds inflation, which has decreased to 2.8%.
Economic uncertainty leads to cautious hiring practices, potentially impacting future wage trends.