According to the Deputy's The Big Shift Report 2025, the UK's services sector employment has finally returned to pre-pandemic levels, with London experiencing robust growth. Employment in various services, such as professional and beauty services, grew 5% over the last year, and average hourly pay has surged over 60%. However, this recovery is not uniformly beneficial; it predominantly favors male workers, while regions like Scotland and Wales are seeing employment decline. Experts stress the need for targeted actions to address these disparities and promote sustainable job growth across all regions and demographics.
"The services sector has shown resilience, but the recovery is heavily concentrated in London and among certain workforce groups."
"Without targeted action to lift regional economies and close gender participation gaps, today's progress risks becoming tomorrow's missed opportunity."
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