Shaky foundations: Where will the new job opportunities come from?

UK job vacancies have fallen to their lowest level in over a decade, revealing a mismatch between growth in specific sectors like professional services and severe job losses in the foundational economy such as retail. While industries like health care and construction are expanding, many areas suffer from insecure employment or stagnation, challenging the government's promise of providing good jobs everywhere. The analysis emphasizes that policy must focus not just on creating jobs, but on ensuring they are secure, well-paid, and distributed across all regions to address persistent inequality.

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All articles from 23 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.