1.5 Million New Jobs Created in the UK Post-Covid
- Almost 1.5 million new job opportunities have emerged in the UK economy post-Covid.
- Data from HM Revenue and Customs indicates that a significant portion of these roles are filled by non-EU workers.
- The influx of immigrants has played a key role in meeting the demands of the job market in the UK.
Recent government data reveals that Nigerians and Indians have secured more new jobs in the UK over the past five years than British nationals. Since the onset of the pandemic, the UK economy has generated nearly 1.5 million new positions, with a significant portion of these roles being filled by workers from outside the European Union. Specifically, data from HM Revenue and Customs indicates that Indian workers have filled 488,000 jobs, while Nigerian nationals have taken up 279,000 roles since 2019. In contrast, British citizens have only filled 257,000 new positions during the same timeframe. This trend highlights a shift in the labor market dynamics, particularly in the wake of Brexit. Experts suggest that these figures reflect a broader trend where non-EU migrants are increasingly occupying roles previously held by European workers, a change attributed to the immigration reforms implemented after the UK’s exit from the EU. The data also reveals a notable decline in EU nationals, who now hold 242,000 fewer positions in the UK labor market compared to before Brexit. This shift raises questions about the future of the UK workforce and the implications of immigration policies on local employment. As the economy continues to recover and grow, the reliance on non-EU migrants may reshape the landscape of job opportunities in the UK.