UK Employment Beats Pre-Pandemic Level, New Report Shows

Crowds of shoppers are seen on Oxford Street in London on Dec. 2, 2020. Peter Summers/Getty Images

The UK’s national employment rate is set to surpass the pre-COVID-19 pandemic level for the first time.

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) published its latest labour market overview on Tuesday, showing an increase in both employees and those in self-employment.