Active job adverts in the UK rose to a new high
The number of active job adverts in the UK rose to a new high in the first week of December, after growth in the labour market stalled during England's month-long lockdown. There were 1.40 million active job postings between 30 November and 6 December, the highest weekly total of 2020.
- 1.40 million active job adverts in the first week of December, the highest weekly total this year
- Almost every nation and region of UK saw rise in job adverts, led by South-west England (+2.6%)
- North-west England was the only region where active job adverts fell (-2.7%)
- Notable increase in adverts for vets, medical professionals and fitness instructors
- Drop in postings for tax experts, welders, glaziers and warehousing roles
This should give us renewed confidence that the jobs market will bounce back in 2021, despite the continuing threat of COVID-19. News that the vaccine rollout has begun should also boost positivity among businesses and consumers.
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