GLA Economics produces a number of regular outputs monitoring London’s labour market.
We also produce standalone analyses on current topics, such as economic inactivity, in-work poverty and green jobs. Use the links on the left to browse and find all our publications and data.
Latest publications
Rising unemployment and widening inequalities – This report examines how rising unemployment in London is affecting different groups and communities across the capital. It shows that unemployment has become increasingly concentrated in medium- and long-term joblessness, while opportunities to move between jobs have weakened sharply since 2024. The analysis highlights that traditionally disadvantaged groups, including disabled Londoners, younger people and Black and racially minoritised communities, face both higher unemployment rates and longer periods out of work. Overall, the findings point to a labour market that has weakened significantly since the post-pandemic recovery.
London’s workforce exposure to generative artificial intelligence – This report examines London’s exposure to generative AI (GenAI) across its different occupations, industries and communities. While it does not offer a definitive view on where jobs are going to be lost or gained, it does provide a rigorous, evidence-based picture of where change is most likely to be felt first. It shows clearly that London’s workforce is more exposed to GenAI than any other region in the UK, not because it is weaker, but because London’s economy is rich in the knowledge intensive work where GenAI’s capabilities are advancing fastest.
Green jobs and skills in London - Data from the ONS published estimates of Green jobs in the UK in 2024, finds that nearly half of all Londoners (46%) would be interested in training in order to take up a ‘green’ job. Around 12% of working adults in London described any part of their main job as ‘green’, with one-in-three of those workers ‘always’ or ‘often’ undertaking green activities. The data also provides insights into who wants a ‘green job’ in the future, with 51% of Londoners being very or somewhat interested. The release also covers 2 other datasets, the green economy –jobs in green industries, and jobs in low- and high-emission sectors.
The impact of motherhood on earnings and employment – Gender inequalities in the UK and London labour markets are large. Recent data show that women living in London are around 10 percentage points less likely to be in work than men; and earn on average 19% less per hour than men. The ONS has published data tables showing how the motherhood penalty affects different socio-economic groups, and how it varies by region of residence. This blog highlights two key findings for London.
Inequalities in the London labour market – This report provides the analysis and data that supports the GLA Workforce Integration Network (WIN) briefing note, ‘Bridging the Gap – The Economic Case for Workforce Diversity in London’. (Published October 2025)
Payrolled employments by nationality – This briefing shows the number and share of payrolled employments held by UK, EU and Rest of World nationals living in London from July 2014 to December 2025, based on the HM Revenue and Customs Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Migrant Worker Scan data.
In-work poverty in London – This work looks at in-work poverty in London between 1996 and 2023. It provides an overview of the links between working-age poverty and employment participation at the individual and household levels in the capital.
Long-term sickness and the labour market – Post-pandemic concerns about rising rates of long-term sickness among working-age people have been recognised across the UK. But how severe is this issue in London and who is most affected? GLA Economics has published a new working paper that provides up-to-date analysis and data. Published February 2025.
Labour Market Update – our monthly analysis of headline indicators for London’s labour market. See below for the latest publication, or visit the Datastore page for the full archive.
Claimant Count in London Boroughs – an in-depth look at the number of people claiming unemployment related benefits at a sub-regional level (monthly).
Labour Market Analysis of London’s Priority Sectors – analysis of the Mayor of London’s priority sectors, as identified in the Local Skills Improvement Plan (construction, digital, health & social care and hospitality). Published March 2025.
The Datastore has a large repository of indicators on Londoners’ employment status, qualifications and more.