UK unemployment hits 5% as payroll numbers decline
UK unemployment reaches post-pandemic peak of 5% with 32,000 fewer payrolled employees in September. Wage growth slows but remains above inflation-comfort levels. What's next for the economy?
UK unemployment reaches post-pandemic peak of 5% with 32,000 fewer payrolled employees in September. Wage growth slows but remains above inflation-comfort levels. What's next for the economy?
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Business leaders across South Yorkshire issue stark warning as confidence plummets to record lows amid economic uncertainty and political instability.
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