UK unemployment hits 5.1% as youth bear the brunt
Official figures show UK unemployment rose to 5.1%, its highest since early 2021. Young people aged 18-24 saw an 85,000 increase in joblessness. Read the full analysis.
Official figures show UK unemployment rose to 5.1%, its highest since early 2021. Young people aged 18-24 saw an 85,000 increase in joblessness. Read the full analysis.
UK unemployment rose to 5.1% with 546,000 young people out of work, the highest since 2015. Analysis of the latest ONS data reveals a worrying trend for policymakers. Read the full story.
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