The UK is about to pass through a trough. Here are a few examples
Virgin
No expansion or recruitment until the 787s arrive in about 3 years time
easyJet
Recruiting for holding pools now and will have the integration of GB to worry about for next year
Thomson/First Choice & My Travel/Thomas Cook
Redundancies have been mentioned on other threads when these two merge. Not sure what the latest news is.
BMI Mainline
Very similar to easyjet since they have recently added BMed to their operation.
Excel
Despite new shiny A330s coming they are downsizing their UK operation. Cabin crew being made redundant - however not sure what the state of play is for flight crew.
The above examples may not be 100% accurate but they will give you a rough idea!
The high price of oil, the unstable dollar and relatively high interest rates will all have a negative effect on commercial aviation in the UK.
So from someone from the inside looking out I would echo what WWW said.
If you are after that first job then time to maybe think of a back up plan - instructing for example. If you have not done your training then either hold off for the time being if you are going to do a integrated course or do the modular route in your own time.