The United Kingdom’s labour market showed signs of cooling in July 2026, as the three‑month‑on‑three‑month employment change eased to 67,000, down from 83,000 recorded in June 2026. The latest data, updated on 15 September 2026, indicate a moderation in hiring momentum month-over-month.
Under the comparison methodology, the July figure reflects the change in employment over the latest three-month period relative to the previous three months, while June’s reading captured the change in the prior three-month window versus its preceding period. The step down from 83K to 67K suggests that, although employment is still growing, the pace of job creation has weakened compared with earlier in the summer.
The softer reading may prompt closer scrutiny from investors and policymakers watching for signs of a broader slowdown in the UK economy. However, with employment still rising on a 3M/3M basis, the data point more to a gradual loss of momentum than an outright reversal in labour market conditions.
