UK Statistics Body Postpones New Jobs Survey Until 2027

The UK statistics agency delayed the launch of its new labor market survey into 2027, a setback for its attempt to rebuild trust in the country’s economic data.

The Office for National Statistics said Wednesday it will postpone the transition from its previously planned November launch date to some time in 2027 at the earliest. The decision was taken because statisticians will have less data than initially expected in July, when they next meet with users to assess the new design.