{"id":2807,"date":"2026-03-18T04:58:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T04:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rnm.in\/blog\/?p=2807"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:17:26","slug":"growth-inflation-and-the-labour-market-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rnm.in\/blog\/growth-inflation-and-the-labour-market-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Growth, Inflation and the Labour Market \u2013 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This month\u2019s economic update reviews recent developments in UK growth, inflation, the labour market, productivity, and business investment. Together these indicators provide insight into the current trajectory of the UK economy and the potential direction of future monetary policy decisions. Global trade developments, particularly those linked to US tariff policies, also remain an important backdrop for economic uncertainty.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>UK growth remains modest<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UK economy recorded <\/span><b>0.1% growth in the final quarter of 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, matching the pace seen in the third quarter. While growth remains modest, it allowed the economy to close the year on a stable footing. Overall GDP growth for <\/span><b>2025 reached approximately 1.3%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, slightly stronger than the <\/span><b>1.1% recorded in 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and above the sub-1% growth many analysts expected at the start of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors supported economic activity during 2025. <\/span><b>Household spending, government expenditure, and increased capital investment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all made positive contributions to growth, with business investment also strengthening during the year. Although household spending remained relatively cautious, it still represented the <\/span><b>first annual increase since 2022<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, suggesting consumer confidence may be slowly improving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the UK\u2019s <\/span><b>net trade position continued to weigh on growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Imports expanded faster than exports throughout the year, reducing overall GDP growth by nearly one percentage point. This marked the largest negative contribution from trade since 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sector performance in the final quarter was mixed. <\/span><b>Manufacturing output recovered<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after disruption earlier in the year linked to the cyber-attack affecting Jaguar Land Rover operations. The <\/span><b>services sector remained broadly flat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, representing its weakest quarterly performance in around two years. Consumer-facing services saw slight growth, but this was offset by declines in business-related services such as professional and technical activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>construction sector experienced the most significant decline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with output falling by more than two percent during the quarter. This represented the sector\u2019s weakest performance in over four years and reflected weaker activity in housing construction as well as repair and maintenance work. Recent survey data had already indicated a slowdown in construction, and early indicators for 2026 suggest the sector remains under pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Labour market softening<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UK labour market has gradually cooled over the past year. <\/span><b>Unemployment rose steadily throughout 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, increasing from 4.4% at the beginning of the year to <\/span><b>5.2% by December<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the highest level seen outside the pandemic period in over a decade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business surveys have pointed to reduced hiring intentions across several sectors. However, the increase in unemployment has also been influenced by <\/span><b>more individuals moving from economic inactivity into the labour force<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but not immediately securing employment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence from the Bank of England suggests many companies are adjusting workforce levels through <\/span><b>natural attrition rather than large-scale redundancies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As a result, a significant proportion of unemployment remains short term, with workers moving back into employment relatively quickly. Job vacancies, which had been declining since mid-2022, have also shown signs of stabilising in recent months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One notable trend has been the <\/span><b>increase in youth unemployment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By the end of 2025, unemployment among those under the age of 25 had reached <\/span><b>approximately 14%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, its highest level in nearly a decade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A number of factors may be contributing to this rise. Increasing adoption of <\/span><b>automation and artificial intelligence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be reducing demand for entry-level roles in some industries. Employers may also be cautious about recruitment ahead of upcoming <\/span><b>employment legislation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while <\/span><b>recent minimum wage increases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be affecting hiring decisions for younger workers in certain sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some smaller businesses have highlighted concerns that the cost of hiring and training younger employees can outweigh productivity gains in the early stages of employment. In response, the government has signalled it may review the timeline for aligning minimum wage bands across age groups, given the potential impact on youth employment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking ahead, the Bank of England now expects <\/span><b>average unemployment to reach around 5.3% during 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, slightly higher than previous forecasts. Wage growth has also begun to slow, which could help reduce inflationary pressure and potentially create room for interest rate reductions later in the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Inflation shows signs of easing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflation declined at the start of 2026 after rising towards the end of the previous year. The <\/span><b>Consumer Price Index fell to around 3% in January<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, marking the lowest level since March 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of this decline reflected seasonal factors, including lower airfares following the holiday period. At the same time, <\/span><b>food and drink price increases slowed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping reduce overall inflationary pressure. Core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as energy and food, dropped to <\/span><b>around 3.1%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, its lowest level since late 2021. Services inflation also edged lower, although it remains relatively elevated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many forecasters now expect inflation to continue declining towards the <\/span><b>Bank of England\u2019s 2% target during 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several developments may contribute to this downward trend. Changes to <\/span><b>energy bill policies announced in the Autumn Budget<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are expected to reduce household energy costs, potentially lowering CPI by around 0.4 percentage points. In addition, the contribution from <\/span><b>regulated and administered prices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is expected to decline. Broader price pressures across goods and services may also moderate as the impact of last year\u2019s national insurance increases fades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these encouraging signs, uncertainty remains. Inflation expectations are still relatively elevated, which could continue to place upward pressure on wages. Conversely, weaker economic demand or faster declines in food prices could lead inflation to fall below target.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent labour market data has been slightly weaker than expected. If this trend continues, the <\/span><b>Bank of England may consider reducing interest rates in the coming months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Productivity remains a long-term challenge<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent data suggests that the UK continues to struggle with <\/span><b>weak productivity growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an issue that has persisted since the global financial crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preliminary estimates indicate that <\/span><b>output per hour worked was around 0.5% lower in the final quarter of 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This suggests productivity performance remains below longer-term trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sector-level analysis shows that productivity improvements since the pandemic have been concentrated in a relatively small number of industries. <\/span><b>Information technology, manufacturing, and professional services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been the main contributors to productivity growth compared with pre-pandemic levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These sectors tend to share characteristics such as <\/span><b>higher levels of capital investment, significant research and development activity, and stronger international exposure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By contrast, industries such as <\/span><b>finance, insurance, and health and social care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have made negative contributions to overall productivity trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While ongoing improvements to labour market data may lead to revisions in productivity estimates, the broader challenge facing the UK economy remains clear. Weak productivity growth continues to limit the economy\u2019s long-term potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the Bank of England and the Office for Budget Responsibility expect some recovery in productivity in the coming years. Increased investment in technology, including artificial intelligence, together with lower borrowing costs could support productivity improvements. However, the pace of technological adoption and its impact on economic output remains uncertain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Business investment remains cautious<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business investment continued to grow in 2025, marking the <\/span><b>fifth consecutive year of expansion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, the pattern of investment across sectors has been uneven.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stronger investment activity has been concentrated in areas such as <\/span><b>transport and logistics, information and communications technology, engineering, and vehicle manufacturing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these positive developments, survey data suggests businesses remain cautious about future investment plans. While the proportion of firms expecting to increase investment has remained slightly positive since the pandemic, many businesses continue to cite <\/span><b>economic uncertainty, political developments, and cost pressures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as factors limiting further expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, lending data indicates a modest increase in borrowing by small and medium-sized enterprises over the past year, suggesting that some firms are gradually rebuilding confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, global developments remain an important consideration. Trade policy uncertainty, including ongoing developments around US tariffs, continues to present potential risks for international trade and business investment decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Outlook<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest economic data presents a mixed but stable picture of the UK economy. Growth remains modest, inflation is gradually easing, and the labour market is showing signs of cooling. These developments will play an important role in shaping expectations for monetary policy over the coming months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If inflation continues to decline and labour market conditions soften further, the Bank of England may have greater scope to begin reducing interest rates later this year. At the same time, longer-term challenges, particularly weak productivity growth and cautious business investment, remain important issues for policymakers and businesses alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This month\u2019s economic update reviews recent developments in UK growth, inflation, the labour market, productivity, and business investment. Together these indicators provide insight into the current trajectory of the UK economy and the potential direction of future monetary policy decisions. 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