The number of payrolled employees in the United Kingdom fell by 8 thousand to 30.3 million in July 2025, following a revised 26 thousand decrease in the previous month. This marked the sixth consecutive monthly decline. Compared to the same month last year, payrolled employment dropped by 0.5% or 164 thousand, with the biggest fall recorded in the accommodation and food service activities sector (-108 thousand). Across regions, Westminster saw the largest decrease in payrolled employees (-3.1%), while Shetland Islands experienced the highest growth (2.2%). Meanwhile, the median monthly pay increased by 5.7% year-on-year to