UK unemployment
12 Nov
UK unemployment has jumped more than expected, official data showed Tuesday, as firms warn of slowing jobs growth after the new Labour government hiked business taxes in its recent budget. The unemployment rate climbed to 4.3 percent in the third quarter from 4.0 percent in the three months to the end of August, the Office…
11 Jun 2024
British unemployment has risen further and earnings growth remains elevated, according to official data published on Tuesday. The UK unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent in the three months to the end of April, up from 4.3 percent in the three months to the end of March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. "This…
16 Apr 2024
British unemployment has risen as wage growth has eased, official data showed Tuesday, leaving the door open for an interest rate cut, according to analysts. The UK unemployment rate rose to 4.2 percent in the three months to the end of February, up from 3.9 percent in the three months to January, the Office for…
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A wave of anxiety has swept through the Lagos State House of Assembly following the abrupt and unexplained withdrawal of all police escort personnel assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda and the legislative house. The sudden removal of the security detail, implemented without prior notice, has left the Speaker and the entire House feeling exposed, raising…