The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is scheduled to publish its UK Labour Market release for August 2026 today, 18 August 2026. This release will provide updated estimates on a range of labour market statistics for the UK.
Key areas covered in the publication include figures for employment, unemployment, and economic inactivity. Additionally, the release will detail average weekly earnings and the number of job vacancies across the UK.
Further data points expected include estimates on growth in earnings, the number of people made redundant, and statistics related to individuals on zero-hours contracts in their main job.