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UK Job Postings Rise Slightly Amid Sector Declines

5/24/2025

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In April 2025, the UK recorded 729,029 new job postings, a 0.4% rise from March.
Total active job postings decreased by 4.8%, totaling 1,471,260.
Job postings in London and the South West increased slightly, while care worker recruitment will cease due to new immigration policies.
The retail sector saw a 3.9% decline, and construction jobs fell by 4.3%.
Engineering roles dropped by 3.5%, with over 67,000 postings available.

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Story summary

In April 2025, the UK recorded 729,029 new job postings, a 0.4% rise from March.
Total active job postings decreased by 4.8%, totaling 1,471,260.
Job postings in London and the South West increased slightly, while care worker recruitment will cease due to new immigration policies.
The retail sector saw a 3.9% decline, and construction jobs fell by 4.3%.
Engineering roles dropped by 3.5%, with over 67,000 postings available.