October figure from ONS suggests employers laid off workers, as earnings growth excluding bonuses fell
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The rate of UK unemployment rose to a four-year high of 5.1% in the three months to October, as the labour market showed signs of further weakening before last month’s budget.
Wage growth excluding bonuses fell to 4.6% in October, from 4.7% the previous month.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/16/uk-unemployment-rise-high-budget-october-ons
Author : Phillip Inman
Publish date : 2025-12-16 07:32:00
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