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UK job market slowdown raises concerns for international students

Economic Times · 2m ago

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The UK's rising unemployment rate, now at 4.6%, is adversely impacting international students seeking post-graduate work due to fewer job opportunities and increased competition. In May 2025, over 109,000 payroll jobs were lost, leading to declining job vacancies. These conditions make securing a Skilled Worker visa challenging, despite the Graduate Route visa offering two years to find employment. As hiring becomes costlier, entry-level wages lag behind living costs, prompting students to lower job expectations or face uncertain career prospects.