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All people who are of working age, and able and willing to work. It includes both the employed, and the unemployed.

Introduction to Macroeconomics: The Labour Force

26th August 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – How might reducing immigration affect growth in the UK? (May 2026)

11th May 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – What is the state of the UK’s economy? (Apr 2026)

30th April 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – Why is China trying to increase its birth rate? (Jan 2026)

8th January 2026
How Do We Measure Unemployment? The Truth Behind the Data

5th March 2025
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UK Economy - Why a workforce exodus might cause interest rates to climb higher

24th November 2022
UK Economy - Unemployment rate falls to lowest level since 1974

13th September 2022
Employment Rate (Labour Markets)

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Labour Force Explained (Labour Markets)

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Labour Markets - Key Measurements (Labour Markets)

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Labour Supply - Explained (Labour Markets)

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Joe Biden voices support of workers' right to join unions

2nd March 2021
Labour Migration: Revision Video Series

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Measuring Unemployment (2020 Update)

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Unemployment - Measuring Unemployment

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Labour Market Economics (Quizlet Activity)

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EdExcel Theme 3 Micro Knowledge Book - Labour Markets

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Growing number of working homeless

23rd July 2018
Labour Supply - Shifts in Market Supply (Labour Markets)

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Labour Migration (Revision Essay Plan)

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Labour Force Participation (Labour Markets)

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Measuring Unemployment

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Demographic Change and Secular Stagnation

9th August 2017

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Introduction to Macroeconomics: The Labour Force

In the News Teaching Activity – How might reducing immigration affect growth in the UK? (May 2026)

In the News Teaching Activity – What is the state of the UK’s economy? (Apr 2026)

In the News Teaching Activity – Why is China trying to increase its birth rate? (Jan 2026)

How Do We Measure Unemployment? The Truth Behind the Data

Labour Markets | Classroom Posters / Handouts

UK Economy - Why a workforce exodus might cause interest rates to climb higher

UK Economy - Unemployment rate falls to lowest level since 1974

Employment Rate (Labour Markets)

Labour Force Explained (Labour Markets)

Labour Markets - Key Measurements (Labour Markets)

Labour Supply - Explained (Labour Markets)

Joe Biden voices support of workers' right to join unions

Labour Migration: Revision Video Series

Measuring Unemployment (2020 Update)

Unemployment - Measuring Unemployment

Labour Market Economics (Quizlet Activity)

EdExcel Theme 3 Micro Knowledge Book - Labour Markets

Growing number of working homeless

Labour Supply - Shifts in Market Supply (Labour Markets)

Labour Migration (Revision Essay Plan)

Labour Force Participation (Labour Markets)

Measuring Unemployment

Demographic Change and Secular Stagnation

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