“It’s taking people longer to land a job, and employers are asking for more from people, even at an entry level.”
More people have landed jobs in London and region over the last 12 months, but the unemployment rate nudged up last month as the population and workforce grew faster, new figures show.
After three straight months of increases, the London area’s jobless rate dropped last month – but it’s not clear if more people have found work or simply gave up on their job search.