Anunţ oficial din Marea Britanie - Surpriză la datele privind şomajul - Economica.net

The unemployment rate in the UK remained unexpectedly stable at 4.9% from March to May 2026, despite political turmoil. Earnings growth was steady, with a 3.4% increase excluding bonuses. Youth unemployment reached 16.4%, the highest since 2014. The total number of unemployed decreased slightly to 1.76 million, while employment rose to 34.475 million. However, job vacancies fell to 712,000, primarily due to smaller firms reducing hiring. Employers are concerned about rising social insurance contributions.