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The UK’s labour market ‘continues to weaken’, according to the latest employment and unemployment data, just released, highlighting the economic challenges facing the government.
“The labour market continues to weaken, with the number of employees on payroll falling again, though revised tax data..
source: The Guardian - 17.07.2025