Group 1 - The UK job market is experiencing a cooling trend, with the unemployment rate reaching 4.7% in the second quarter, the highest level in nearly four years [1] - The number of registered jobs in the UK has decreased both year-on-year and month-on-month, indicating a decline in employment opportunities [1] - There were 718,000 job vacancies in the UK from May to July 2025, a decrease of 16.8% year-on-year and down 9.7% compared to pre-pandemic levels [1] Group 2 - 16 out of 18 monitored industries in the UK reported a reduction in job vacancies, with significant declines noted in the hospitality and retail sectors [1] - Continuous wage growth is posing challenges for businesses and the economy, leading many employers to halt hiring or implement layoffs [1] - A recent survey indicated that 73% of respondents identified high labor costs as the biggest pressure on business expenditures [1]
【环球财经】英国第二季度失业率保持在近四年来最高值
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-08-13 13:48