UK unemployment fell to a record low, according to government data even as wages continued to go down with rising inflation.

The employment rate in the UK was below the pre-pandemic level even as job vacancies reached 1.3 million in April, the latest government data showed.

The employment rate was the lowest since 1974 in Britain even as companies struggle to fill posts after the lockdown. Data showed at least half a million people have "disengaged from the labour market".

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The government data showed regular earnings have been declining in "real terms" as Britain battles a disengaged labour market. The UK is also facing a shortage of workers amid the pandemic with&nbsp;people leaving&nbsp;the labour market.

There has been pressure on the Bank of England to increase interest rates. The pound surged against the dollar on Tuesday as the UK jobs data was released. The Steling rose 1.2 per cent to $1.2468.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson had said earlier that government jobs will be axed as reports claimed up to 91,000 civil services jobs could be done away with in a cost-cutting move.

Rees-Mogg, the minister for Brexit opportunities and government efficiency informed that upto 38,000 people leave the civil service every year even as the UK government is seeking to ensure people execute their roles efficiently.&nbsp;

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UK unemployment fell to a record low, according to government data even as wages continued to go down with rising inflation. The employment rate in the UK was below the pre-pandemic level even as job vacancies reached 1.

UK unemployment fell to a record low, according to government data even as wages continued to go down with rising inflation. The employment rate in the UK was below the pre-pandemic level even as job vacancies reached 1.3 million in April, the latest government data showed. The employment rate was the lowest since 1974 in Britain even as companies struggle to fill posts after the lockdown. Data showed at least half a million people have "disengaged from the labour market". Also Read: UK's convenience store chain McColl's goes bust;16,000 jobs at risk The government data showed regular earnings have been declining in "real terms" as Britain battles a disengaged labour market. The UK is also facing a shortage of workers amid the pandemic with people leaving the labour market. There has been pressure on the Bank of England to increase interest rates. The pound surged against the dollar on Tuesday as the UK jobs data was released. The Steling rose 1.2 per cent to $1.2468. Watch: Impact of automation on jobs: Use of AI-based technology in hiring talent Prime Minister Boris Johnson had said earlier that government jobs will be axed as reports claimed up to 91,000 civil services jobs could be done away with in a cost-cutting move. Rees-Mogg, the minister for Brexit opportunities and government efficiency informed that upto 38,000 people leave the civil service every year even as the UK government is seeking to ensure people execute their roles efficiently. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE × You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UK employment level falls to record low; labour shortage persists

According to a study, plumbers, fitness trainers and insurance agents comprise professionals who do not need work experience to earn top dollars.

The study&nbsp; by&nbsp;Interview Guys,&nbsp;a job interview and career website,&nbsp;found recreation and fitness trainers earned $66,290 as median annual income in the United States, followed by plumbers.&nbsp;Fitters and steamfitters reportedly earned $56,330 annually.

It was followed by insurance sales agents, heating and air conditioning mechanics, highway maintenance workers and furnace operators.

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The list also included hairstylists who reportedly earned $27, 380 in medium annual income and housekeeping cleaners who earned $26,220 annually.

Occupational therapists were categorised in the top-10 list of high earners with low work experience. They reportedly earned $86,280 in medium-income annually, followed by audiologists who earned $81,030.

Nuclear medicine technologists reportedly earned $79, 590 annually in medium-income followed by dental hygienists, police officers, secondary school teachers and firefighters.

The research assumes significance as millions across the world lost jobs during the pandemic and work from home became the norm for several workers across sectors worldwide.

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According to a study, plumbers, fitness trainers and insurance agents comprise professionals who do not need work experience to earn top dollars. The study by Interview Guys, a job interview and career website, found recreation and fitness trainers earned $66,290 as median annual income in the United States, followed by plumbers.

According to a study, plumbers, fitness trainers and insurance agents comprise professionals who do not need work experience to earn top dollars. The study by Interview Guys, a job interview and career website, found recreation and fitness trainers earned $66,290 as median annual income in the United States, followed by plumbers. Fitters and steamfitters reportedly earned $56,330 annually. It was followed by insurance sales agents, heating and air conditioning mechanics, highway maintenance workers and furnace operators. Also Read: New York hospitals face possible mass firings as workers spurn vaccines The list also included hairstylists who reportedly earned $27, 380 in medium annual income and housekeeping cleaners who earned $26,220 annually. Occupational therapists were categorised in the top-10 list of high earners with low work experience. They reportedly earned $86,280 in medium-income annually, followed by audiologists who earned $81,030. Nuclear medicine technologists reportedly earned $79, 590 annually in medium-income followed by dental hygienists, police officers, secondary school teachers and firefighters. The research assumes significance as millions across the world lost jobs during the pandemic and work from home became the norm for several workers across sectors worldwide. (With inputs from Agencies)

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