Francisca Ladouch

franladouch.bsky.social

18 June 2026 08:48

1/ What’s the latest ONS labour market data telling us? The UK labour market shows a mixed picture: broadly flat employment, slightly rising unemployment vs a year ago, falling vacancies, but a recent improvement in real wage growth. For a summary of the stats, read the thread!

Peter Matejic

statspeter.bsky.social

21 April 2026 11:26

See a resurrected JRF chart showing how disappointing real wage growth has been since September 2024, compared to the year before then. And this is before any impacts from the Iran conflict. Earnings up £1.40/wk over last 17 months, compared to £11.60/wk up in the prev 12 months.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

jrf-uk.bsky.social

09 April 2026 10:34

📈 The wholesale price of gas has soared by over 65% in recent weeks due to the US-Israel war on Iran. The impact on domestic energy bills when the current price cap expires in July is set to be significant. Already-stretched households are bracing for increased costs. 🔽

Hannah Slaughter

hannahslaughter.bsky.social

07 April 2026 15:23

Today the Fair Work Agency was launched, bringing enforcement of several employment rights under one roof. This is a really welcome move, but its impact will depend on its resources and powers. A thread summarising the latest RF Labour Market Outlook: 🧵 www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

jrf-uk.bsky.social

07 April 2026 10:44

🗣️'The changes in the Employment Rights Act bring more workers closer to jobs that they can be proud of, where they truly get out what they put in.' Our Principal Policy Adviser, @abbyabhaya.bsky.social, on yesterday's landmark changes for @lbc.co.uk 👇 www.lbc.co.uk/article/work...