In the three months to February 2025, wage growth across the economy showed signs of plateauing but remains strong, unemployment and employment levels both increased, while inactivity fell but is still stubbornly high.
Employment and unemployment levels continue to rise, while vacancies fall to lowest level in almost four years
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