YouGov’s latest tracker data finds that just 23% of Britons - including only 12% of 18-24-year-olds – believe it's easy to find a job at the moment, the lowest levels since the pandemic

Among all British adults the figures are:
Easy: 23% (-5 from 17-19 January 2026)

Difficult: 62% (+4)

Among 18-24 year olds the figures are:
Easy: 12% (-4)

Difficult: 79% (+6)