WS Investor
18 Jun 2026, 09:09
UK Job Growth Slows but Continues to Exceed Expectations
The UK labor market continued to add jobs in the three months through April, although hiring growth slowed from the previous period.
Employment increased by 100,000 compared with the prior three-month period, exceeding economists' expectations for a gain of 75,000. However, the result was below the previous reading of 148,000, indicating that labor market momentum is moderating.
The UK labor market continued to add jobs in the three months through April, although hiring growth slowed from the previous period.
Employment increased by 100,000 compared with the prior three-month period, exceeding economists' expectations for a gain of 75,000. However, the result was below the previous reading of 148,000, indicating that labor market momentum is moderating.