UK Unemployment Rises to 5% as Iran War Hits Economy
UK unemployment unexpectedly rose to 5% in March, while wage growth eased to 3.4%, as the Iran war impacts the labour market with falling vacancies and rising costs.
UK unemployment unexpectedly rose to 5% in March, while wage growth eased to 3.4%, as the Iran war impacts the labour market with falling vacancies and rising costs.
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