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 falls unexpectedly
- Unemployment falls below 5% in surprise boost for Labour The Independent —
- UK unemployment drops sharply to 4.9%, surprising analysts ITV —
- Unemployment drops sharply as inactivity in jobs market rises LBC —
- UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years The Guardian —
- UK jobs market was in a fragile state – even before Iran war threatened recovery The Guardian —