Payroll data shows annual employee rise of 4.8%

The employee index increased by 0.3% in January despite a decrease in the 25-34-year-old age group

On an annual basis, the accommodation and food services sector also saw the largest increase, rising by over 12% year-on-year.

Employee numbers grew marginally in the first month of January 2023, despite those in the 25-34 age group showing a monthly decrease of 0.1%

The seasonally adjusted employee index increased by 0.3% in January 2023, with annual figures showing employee numbers rose by 4.8%.