Unemployment – the spectre returns?
The rate of unemployment in the UK seemed to disappear from the headlines for many years. However, it looks to have crept up the news agenda again in recent months. Unemployment hit 5.2% early in 2026, the highest rate for five years. The latest data may show the headline figure contracting slightly, but it is the trend that is concerning.
07 May 2026 |
By Keith Hiscock
