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

• 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 indictors on Londoners’ employment status, qualifications and more.