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The unemployment rate in the UK has risen to its highest level in almost four years, according to official figures, as the jobs market continues to slow.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the rate was 4.5% in first three months of this year, up 0.2% on the previous quarter and the highest reading since summer 2021.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/may/13/uk-unemployment-rises-ons-job-vacancies
Author : Heather Stewart
Publish date : 2025-05-13 07:05:00
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