The latest data from the Labour Force Survey reveals the economic status of households in the UK for the period of April to June 2023. Here are the key points:
1. Household Employment Rates: Out of the estimated 21.3 million households in the UK where at least one member is aged between 16 to 64 years, 59.1% had all household members aged 16 years and over employed during this period. This marks a slight increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to the same period in the previous year.
2. Mixed Economic Activity: Approximately 27.2% of households had a mix of at least one working and one workless adult, showing a marginal increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to the same period last year.
3. Workless Households: About 13.7% of households reported that none of the household members were in employment during this period, which is a decrease of 0.4 percentage points compared to the same period in the previous year.
These statistics provide insight into the employment dynamics within UK households, highlighting a slight improvement in overall employment rates and a decrease in workless households compared to the previous year.
For more detailed data and analysis, please refer to the official release by the Labour Force Survey.