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Today’s figures show that the jobs recovery continued to pick up pace through spring as restrictions eased. As we expected, the single-month estimate of job vacancies for June was the highest figure ever recorded, smashing the previous record and driven by rises across nearly all industries.

In this webinar we outline the final findings from the What Works in Youth Employment Partnerships research.

Today’s figures confirm that the jobs market is making a strong recovery. Payrolled employment added nearly 200 thousand in the month of May alone, its fastest rise on record, while May saw nearly 900 thousand vacancies in the economy, one of its highest figures ever.

Stephen Bevan and Barbara Wilson consider how employers can do better at supporting cancer survivors returning to work.

Today’s data gives the clearest indication yet that the labour market is turning the corner. But long-term unemployment is continuing to rise sharply and young people are continuing to suffer most in this crisis.

While the headlines will focus on the slight dip in the unemployment rate, the bigger story is the continued crisis for young people.

Today’s figures, coming on the anniversary of the first lockdown, give us some welcome news that the labour market may be starting to recover.

Comment from IES Director Tony Wilson on today's labour market statistics.