As of August 2025, there are approximately 127,000 fewer people jobs on payrolls in the UK, compared to the previous August. During this time period, around 89,600 jobs have been lost in the accommodation and food service sector, the most of any industry. By contrast, there were over 79,000 more people employed in the health sector, which was the most of any industry.Â
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (September 16, 2025). Number of payrolled jobs lost or gained in the last twelve months in the United Kingdom in August 2025, by industry sector [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/530190/uk-job-losses-by-industry/
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