Unemployment drops sharply as inactivity in jobs market rises
The ONS said the rate of UK unemployment dropped sharply to 4.9% in the three months to February, down from 5.2% in the three months to January.
UK Unemployment Rate Falls Unexpectedly
- UK unemployment falls to lowest since last summer Channel 4 News —
- Unemployment drops sharply as inactivity in jobs market rises The Standard —
- UK unemployment falls to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years LBC —
- Unemployment falls below 5% in surprise boost for Labour The Independent —
- Job vacancies fall to lowest level in five years City AM —