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fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago
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UK unemployment rises to 5.1% as labour market weakens and wage growth cools

UK unemployment rose to 5.1%, the highest since January 2021, alongside slowing wage growth and job losses, especially among younger workers.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Wage growth falls to five-year low but Iran war will stall interest rate cut

UK unemployment remains at 5.2% while wage growth falls to its lowest level in over five years, complicating the Bank of England's interest rate decision amid geopolitical inflation pressures.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Warning of unemployment surge as business costs force zombie' companies to close

UK unemployment is rising and cost pressures may force business closures in 2026, while independent journalism relies on donations to remain accessible without paywalls.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

UK unemployment could hit 11-year high in 2026 as growth stalls, economists warn

UK unemployment expected to rise to between 5% and 5.5% in 2026, potentially the highest jobless rate since 2015.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Unemployment has risen by nearly 24% since Labour took office - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Office of National Statistics latest report shows unemployment has risen from 4.1% when Labour took office in July 2024 to 5.1% on Tuesday, an increase of around 24%. This is the sharpest rise in joblessness in several years and takes us back to levels last seen during the recovery from the pandemic. Businesses have been hit hard by Labour's increase to employers National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and National Minimum Wage (NMW).
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Unemployment rate rises to 5.1% to hit ten-year high outside of Covid

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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

UK unemployment rises to 5%, the highest level in four years

UK unemployment rose to 5.0% for the three months to end-September, the highest in four years, indicating a weakening labour market before the autumn budget.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Reeves tax raid to 'drive unemployment up to five-year high'

Unemployment in Britain is projected to rise to 4.9% by 2026 as businesses curb hiring amid tax increases, falling vacancies, and economic weakness.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

UK unemployment rises to highest level in nearly four years

UK unemployment rose to 4.6% in April, the highest in nearly four years, amid tax increases and a slowing jobs market.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 months ago

UK unemployment rate remains stagnant in latest figures

The Independent emphasizes the importance of unbiased journalism during critical times in the US.
Recent UK unemployment rates remain steady while average pay growth shows signs of stability.
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