UK Jobs at Risk: 3 Million Could Vanish by 2035

The UK labor market is projected to undergo a significant transformation by 2035, with up to three million low-skilled jobs potentially disappearing due to the rise of automation and artificial intelligence. Research indicates that roles in trades, machine operations, and administrative sectors are particularly vulnerable to this technological shift.

While some sectors face job losses, the same advancements are expected to boost demand for highly skilled professionals, at least in the short to medium term. Overall, the UK economy is forecast to create approximately 2.3 million new jobs by 2035, though these gains are anticipated to be unevenly distributed across the workforce.

Experts suggest that factors beyond AI, such as a sluggish economy and rising costs, may also contribute to job losses. The NFER report highlights concerns that displaced low-skilled workers may face significant barriers in reskilling for new roles in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.