Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes pose ‘major threat’ to UK labour market resilience
The government’s tax hikes pose a “major threat” to the health of the labour market, a leading economist has warned, as markets prepare for the latest jobs market figures.
The labour market has been a key source of strength for the UK economy, with continued high employment helping to sustain strong levels of wage growth over the past couple of years.
Many forecasts for 2025 assume that the continued resilience of the labour market will ensure that economic growth accelerates compared to last year.
But economists are worried that measures announced in the government’s maiden Budget will threaten the health of the labour market.
https://www.cityam.com/rachel-reeves-tax-hikes-pose-major-threat-to-uk-labour-market-resilience/