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UK Employment Dips Again Amid Rising Employer Costs

1/15/2025

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Full-time employment in the UK fell by 0.1% in December, following a 1.7% decline in November.
A 1.2% rise in employer NICs from the Government's budget contributed to this decrease.
Job losses primarily affected vulnerable groups, including 18-24 year olds and healthcare workers.
Employment Hero's MD cautions that conditions may worsen without a government policy reversal.

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Story summary

Full-time employment in the UK fell by 0.1% in December, following a 1.7% decline in November.
A 1.2% rise in employer NICs from the Government's budget contributed to this decrease.
Job losses primarily affected vulnerable groups, including 18-24 year olds and healthcare workers.
Employment Hero's MD cautions that conditions may worsen without a government policy reversal.