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UK Jobless Rate Falls Back to Lowest since Mid-1970s
The UK unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent in the three months to July 2019, back to its joint lowest since the October to December 1974 period and slightly below market expectations of 3.9 percent. Unemployment declined by 11,000 to 1.294 million and employment rose by 31,000 to 32.777 million, below forecasts of a 53,000 increase. Meanwhile, total pay growth picked up to 4 percent, the fastest since mid-2008.
Published on 2019-09-10

UK Jobless Rate Rises Unexpectedly in Q2
The UK unemployment rate edged up to 3.9 percent in the second quarter of 2019 from a 44-year low of 3.8 percent in the previous period, while markets had forecast the rate to remain unchanged. Unemployment rose by 31,000 to 1.329 million and employment jumped by 115,000 to a new all-time high of 32.811 million, comfortably above forecasts of a 65,000 increase. Meanwhile, total pay growth picked up to 3.7 percent, the fastest since June 2008.
Published on 2019-08-13

UK Jobless Rate Holds Steady at Over 44-Year Low
The UK unemployment rate stood at 3.8 percent in the three months to May 2019, its lowest level since the October to December 1974 period and in line with market expectations. Unemployment dropped by 51,000 to 1.29 million and employment increased by 28,000 to a new all-time high of 32.75 million. Meanwhile, total pay growth picked up to 3.4 percent from the previous period's 3.2 percent.
Published on 2019-07-16

UK Unemployment Rate at Over 44-Year Low
The UK unemployment rate came in at 3.8 percent in the three months to April 2019, its lowest level since the October to December 1974 period and in line with market expectations. Unemployment dropped by 34,000 to 1.30 million and employment increased by 32,000 to a record high of 32.75 million. Meanwhile, total pay growth eased to 3.1 percent from the previous period's 3.3 percent.
Published on 2019-06-11

UK Unemployment Rate Drops to Over 44-Year Low
The UK unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent in the first quarter of 2019, its lowest level since the October to December 1974 period and slightly below market expectations of 3.9 percent. Unemployment dropped by 65,000, the most in more than two years, and employment increased by 99,000 amid Brexit uncertainty. Meanwhile, total pay growth eased to 3.2 percent from the previous period's 3.5 percent, which was the highest rate since mid-2008.
Published on 2019-05-14

UK Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 44-Year Low
The UK unemployment rate stood at 3.9 percent in the three months to February 2019, its lowest level since the November 1974-January 1975 period and in line with market expectations. Employment continued to increase at a solid pace despite Brexit uncertainty and total pay growth was at the joint highest rate since mid-2008.
Published on 2019-04-16

UK Jobless Rate Drops to New 44-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the UK edged down to 3.9 percent in the the three months to January 2019, its lowest level since the November 1974-January 1975 period and slightly below market expectations of 4 percent. The number of unemployed fell by 35,000 on the quarter while employment increased by 222,000, the biggest rise since the three months to November 2015. Total pay growth eased to 3.4 percent on the year, remaining close to a near decade-high seen in the three months to December.
Published on 2019-03-19

UK Jobless Rate Holds Steady at 44-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the UK came in at 4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018, its lowest level since the 1970s and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed fell by 14,000 on the quarter while employment increased by 167,000. Earnings growth held at 3.4 percent on the year in Q4, the biggest rise since the three months to July 2008.
Published on 2019-02-19

UK Jobless Rate at Near 44-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the UK fell to 4 percent in the three months to November 2018, its lowest level since the 1970s and slightly below market expectations of 4.1 percent. The number of unemployed rose by 8,000 on the quarter while employment increased by 141,000. Average weekly earnings including bonuses rose 3.4 percent on the year, their biggest rise since the three months to July 2008; excluding bonuses, wages grew 3.3 percent, the most since the end of 2008.
Published on 2019-01-22

UK Jobless Rate Remains Close to 43-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the UK stood at 4.1 percent in the three months to October 2018, remaining close to its lowest level since the 1970s and matching market expectations. The number of unemployed rose by 20,000 from the May to July period while employment increased by 79,000 and the number of job vacancies were near an all-time high. Average weekly earnings including bonuses rose 3.3 percent on the year, their biggest rise since the three months to July 2008; excluding bonuses, wages also grew 3.3 percent, the most since the end of 2008.
Published on 2018-12-11

UK Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.1%
The unemployment rate in the UK came in at 4.1 percent in the third quarter of 2018, slightly higher than market expectations of 4 percent. The number of unemployed rose by 21,000 from the April to June period while employment rose by 23,000 and the number of job vacancies hit a fresh record high. Average weekly earnings including bonuses rose 3 percent in the third quarter, the most since Q3 2015; excluding bonuses, wages grew 3.2 percent, the most since Q4 2008.
Published on 2018-11-13

UK Jobless Rate Steady at 4%, Lowest Since 1975
The unemployment rate in the UK was unchanged at 4 percent in the three months to August 2018, the lowest since 1975 and matching market expectations. The number of unemployed dropped by 47,000 from the March to May period while employment unexpectedly declined by 5,000, the first fall in near a year.
Published on 2018-10-16

UK Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 43-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the UK held steady at 4 percent in the three months to July 2018, its joint-lowest since 1975 and in line with market consensus. The number of unemployed declined by 55,000 from the February to April period while employment rose by 3,000 and the number of job vacancies hit a fresh record high. Meanwhile, annual wage growth picked up from a nine-month low as businesses found it harder to recruit staff.
Published on 2018-09-11

UK Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest since 1975
The unemployment rate in the UK fell to 4 percent in the three months to June 2018, the lowest level since the December 1974-February 1975 period and below market consensus of 4.2 percent. The number of unemployed declined by 65,000 from the January to March period while employment rose by 42,000. Still, annual wage growth eased to a nine-month low.
Published on 2018-08-14

UK Jobless Rate Unchanged at 42-Year Low
The jobless rate in the UK stood at 4.2 percent in the three months to May, its joint-lowest since 1975. The number of unemployed declined by 12,000 from the December to February period while 137,000 jobs were created, bringing the employment rate to a record high of 75.7 percent. Still, wage growth eased to a six-month low.
Published on 2018-07-17

UK Jobless Rate Steady at 4.2%, Lowest in Over 42 Years
The unemployment rate in the UK stood 4.2 percent in the three months to April of 2018, the same as in the previous two periods and the the joint lowest since 1975. Figures came in line with market expectations. The number of people in work rose by 146,000, way above forecasts of a 110,000 increase.
Published on 2018-06-12

UK Unemployment Rate at 42-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the UK stood at a 42-year low of 4.2 percent in the three months to March 2018, matching market expectations. The number of unemployed declined by 46,000 from the October to December period while employment increased by 197,000, the biggest quarterly increase since the end of 2015 and way above market expectations of a 130,000 gain.
Published on 2018-05-15

UK Jobless Rate Falls to New 4-Decade Low
The unemployment rate in the UK fell to a new 42-year low of 4.2 percent in the three months to February 2018 from 4.3 percent in the September to November period and below market expectations of 4.3 percent. The number of unemployed declined by 16,000 while employment increased by 55,000, beating market expectations of a 33,000 gain.
Published on 2018-04-17

UK Unemployment Rate Below Forecasts
The unemployment rate in the UK stood at a 42-year low of 4.3 percent in the three months to January 2018, unchanged from the August to October period and below market expectations of 4.4 percent. The number of unemployed rose by 24,000 while employment increased by 168,000, beating market expectations of a 84,000 gain.
Published on 2018-03-21

UK Jobless Rate Rises Unexpectedly to 4.4%
The unemployment rate in the UK rose to 4.4 percent in the three months to December of 2017 from a 42-year low of 4.3 percent in the July to September period, while markets were expecting the rate to remain unchanged.
Published on 2018-02-21

UK Jobless Rate Holds Steady at 42-Year Low
UK unemployment rate stood at a 42-year low of 4.3 percent in the three months to November 2017, unchanged from the June to August period and in line with market expectations.
Published on 2018-01-24

UK Unemployment Rate Holds at Four-Decade Low
UK unemployment rate stood at a 42-year low of 4.3 percent in the three months to October of 2017, unchanged from the May to July period and slightly above market expectations of 4.2 percent. The number of unemployed continued to fall and that of people in work declined for the second month in a row.
Published on 2017-12-13

UK Unemployment Rate Matches Forecasts
The jobless rate in the United Kingdom came in at 4.3 percent in the three months to September of 2017, in line with market expectations and remaining the lowest rate since 1975. On the other hand, employment declined the most in nearly two years and real wages continued to decrease.
Published on 2017-11-15

UK Unemployment Rate at 42-Year Low
UK unemployment rate declined to 4.3 percent in the three months to August of 2017 from 4.5 percent in the March to May period, in line with market expectations. It was the lowest jobless rate since 1975, as the number of unemployed continued to fall.
Published on 2017-10-18

UK Unemployment Rate Drops to Lowest Since 1975
UK unemployment rate declined to 4.3 percent in the three months to July of 2017 from 4.6 percent in the February to April period and below market expectations of 4.4 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since the three months to May of 1975, as the number of unemployed continued to fall.
Published on 2017-09-13

UK Unemployment Rate Falls to New 42-Year Low
UK unemployment rate dropped to a fresh 42-year low of 4.4 percent in the three months to June of 2017, beating market expectations of 4.5 percent. The employment rate rose to an all-time high of 75.1 percent as the number of people in work rose by 125 thousand.
Published on 2017-08-16

UK Jobless Rate Falls To 4.5%, Lowest Since 1975
The unemployment rate in the UK fell to 4.5 percent in the three months to May of 2017, below 4.6 percent in the previous period and market forecasts of 4.6 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since June of 1975. Earnings including bonuses rose 1.8 percent year-on-year, the weakest gain since the three months to November 2014. Adjusted for inflation, pay growth fell 0.7 percent, the sharpest drop since 2014.
Published on 2017-07-12

UK Jobless Rate Steady At 4.6%
UK unemployment rate held at a 42-year low of 4.6 percent in the three months to April 2017, in line with market expectations. The employment rate remained at an all-time high of 74.8 percent, as the number of people in work went up by 109 thousand. Meanwhile, total pay adjusted for price inflation decreased by 0.4 percent from the previous year, the biggest drop since the three months to September 2014.
Published on 2017-06-14

UK Jobless Rate Hits 42-Year Low
UK unemployment rate fell to 4.6 percent in the three months to March 2017 from 4.7 percent in the previous period and below market expectations of 4.7 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since July of 1975. The employment rate rose to a fresh all-time high of 74.8 percent, as the number of people in work went up by 122 thousand. Meanwhile, excluding the bonuses, pay adjusted for price inflation decreased by 0.2 percent from the previous year, the first decline since the third quarter of 2014.
Published on 2017-05-17

UK Unemployment Rate Steady At Near 12-Year Low
UK unemployment rate held at an almost 12-year low of 4.7 percent in the three months to February 2017, in line with market expectations. The employment rate stood at an all-time high of 74.6 percent as the number of people in work rose by 39 thousand.
Published on 2017-04-12

UK Jobless Rate Hits Lowest Since 2005
UK unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent in the period between November and January 2017 from 4.8 percent in the previous period and below market expectations of 4.8 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since July to September 2005. The employment rate remained at all-time high of 74.6 percent as the number of people in work rose by 92 thousand while wage growth slowed.
Published on 2017-03-15

UK Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 11-Year Low
UK unemployment rate held at an 11-year low of 4.8 percent in the period between October and December 2016, in line with market expectations. The employment rate hit a new all-time high of 74.6 percent as the number of people in work rose by 37 thousand while wage growth slowed.
Published on 2017-02-15

UK Unemployment Rate Steady At 11-Year Low Of 4.8%
UK jobless rate remained at 4.8 percent in the three months to November of 2016, the same as in the previous period and in line with market expectations. The employment rate held at an all-time high of 74.5 percent and wages grew at a faster pace while the number of people in work fell by 9,000.
Published on 2017-01-18

UK Unemployment Rate At 11-Year Low Of 4.8%
UK jobless rate declined to 4.8 percent in the three months to October 2016 from 4.9 percent in the May to July period and 5.2 percent a year earlier. The figure came in line with market expectations and hit the lowest level since July to September 2005, as the number of unemployed went down while the number of people in work was little changed.
Published on 2016-12-14

UK Unemployment Rate Falls to 11-Year Low
UK jobless rate declined to 4.8 percent in the three months to September 2016 from 4.9 percent in the April to June period and 5.3 percent a year earlier. The figure came in better than market expectations of 4.9 percent to hit the lowest level since July to September 2005, as the number of unemployed went down while the number of people in work increased.
Published on 2016-11-16

UK Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 4.9%
UK jobless rate remained unchanged at 4.9 percent for the fourth consecutive month in the three months to August 2016, in line with market expectations. It stood at its lowest level in eleven years, as the number of people in work and the number of unemployed people increased, while the number of economically inactive people fell.
Published on 2016-10-19

UK Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 4.9%
UK jobless rate held steady at 4.9 percent in the three months to July of 2016, the same as in the previous period and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed declined, employment increased and the employment rate remained at the highest since the series began although wage growth slowed.
Published on 2016-09-14

UK Jobless Rate Steady at 11-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom came in at 4.9 percent in the three months to June 2016, unchanged from the previous period and in line with market expectations. It remained at the lowest level since July to September 2005, as the number of unemployed reached the lowest since March to May 2008 while the number of people in work increased.
Published on 2016-08-17

UK Unemployment Rate Down to 11-Year Low of 4.9%
The unemployment rate in the UK declined to 4.9 percent in the three months to May, the lowest figure since October of 2005. The number of unemployed reached the lowest since 2008, the employment rate increased to a fresh record high of 74.4 percent while earnings rose almost in line with expectations.
Published on 2016-07-20

UK Unemployment Rate at 10-Year Low
British unemployment rate decreased to 5 percent in the three months to April of 2016 from 5.1 percent in the previous five periods. It is the lowest figure since October of 2005 as the number of unemployed fell to a 7-year low, the employment rate remained a record high 74.2 percent and pay growth picked up.
Published on 2016-06-15

UK Jobless Rate Remains Unchanged at 5.1% for the 5th Month
British unemployment rate was recorded at 5.1 percent in the three months to March of 2016, unchanged from the previous four periods. While the number of unemployed fell slightly, the number of employed increased, bringing the employment rate to a record high of 74.2 percent.
Published on 2016-05-18

UK Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.1%
British jobless rate came in at 5.1 percent in the three months to February of 2016, the same as in the previous three periods, staying at the lowest in nearly ten years. Figures came in line with market expectations although the number of people unemployed increased for the first time since mid-2015 and the employment gain was the weakest since June.
Published on 2016-04-20

UK Unemployment Rate Stable at 5.1%
British jobless rate came in at 5.1 percent in the three months to January of 2016, the same as in the previous two periods, staying at the lowest in nearly ten years. Pay growth including bonus went up 2.1 percent and excluding bonus it went up 2.2 percent, above expectations.
Published on 2016-03-16

UK Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.1%
British jobless rate came in at 5.1 percent in the three months to December of 2015, the same as in the previous period, staying at the lowest in nearly ten years. Pay growth including bonus eased to 1.9 percent while excluding bonus it went up 2 percent, above expectations.
Published on 2016-02-17

UK Unemployment Rate at Near 10-Year Low
British jobless rate decreased to 5.1 percent in the three months to November of 2015, reaching the lowest level since August to October 2005. Earnings growth slowed for the second consecutive month.
Published on 2016-01-20

UK Unemployment Rate Falls to 7-1/2-Year Low
British jobless rate decreased to 5.2 percent in the three months to October of 2015, lower than 5.3 percent in the previous period. The unemployment rate fell for the fourth straight period to its lowest since the three months to May of 2008. However, earnings grew at its slowest pace since March.
Published on 2015-12-16

UK Unemployment Rate Down to 5.3%
British jobless rate decreased to 5.3 percent in the three months to September of 2015, down from 5.4 percent in the previous period and below market expectations. It is the lowest level since the three months to April of 2008 as the employment rate hit a fresh record high, the inactivity rate hit the lowest since 1991 while pay growth came in below expectations.
Published on 2015-11-11

UK Unemployment Rate at 7-Year Low
British jobless rate decreased to 5.4 percent in the three months to August of 2015, down from 5.5 percent in the previous period and the lowest since March to May of 2008. The employment rate reached the highest on record while pay growth came slightly below expectations.
Published on 2015-10-14

UK Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.5%, Wages Up
The jobless rate in the UK decreased to 5.5 percent in the three months to July of 2015 from 5.6 percent in the previous period. Wages rose at fastest pace in more than six years and well above the inflation rate, signaling further strength of the labor market.
Published on 2015-09-16

UK Unemployment Rate Stable at 5.6%
The jobless rate in the UK remained unchanged at 5.6 percent in the three months to June 2015 while the number of jobless claims fell by an unexpectedly sharp 4,900.
Published on 2015-08-12

UK Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.6%
The jobless rate in the UK increased to 5.6 percent in the three months to May 2015 from 5.5 percent in the previous period. It is the first increase since 2013 as employment fell and unemployment went up while wages grew below expectations.
Published on 2015-07-15

UK Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.5%
The jobless rate in the UK remained unchanged at 5.5 percent in the three months to April 2015, in line with market expectations. Employment continued to rise and wages posted the highest gain since the global financial crisis.
Published on 2015-06-17

UK Unemployment Rate Falls Further
The jobless rate in the UK decreased to 5.5 percent in the three months to March 2015 from 5.6 percent in the previous period. It is the lowest number since May-July 2008 as the employment rate reached the highest since records began in 1971.
Published on 2015-05-13

UK Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 2008
British jobless rate decreased to 5.6 percent in the three months to February from 5.7 percent in the previous period. Employment increased at its fastest pace in nearly a year while pay growth rose well above inflation.
Published on 2015-04-17

UK Unemployment Rate Stable at 5.7%
British jobless rate remained steady at 5.7 percent in the three months to January of 2015, the lowest since mid-2008. The employment rate reached a record high but pay growth slowed.
Published on 2015-03-18

UK Unemployment Rate at 6-1/2-Year Low
British jobless rate decreased to 5.7 percent in the three months to December of 2014 from 5.8 percent in the previous period, the lowest since mid-2008. Pay growth rose above inflation for the third straight month.
Published on 2015-02-18

UK Unemployment Rate at 6-1/2-Year Low
British jobless rate decreased to 5.8 percent in the three months to November, the lowest since July of 2008. Weekly wages rose above the inflation rate for the second straight month.
Published on 2015-01-21

UK Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 6%
British jobless rate remained steady at 6 percent in three months to October while weekly wages rose 1.6 percent, above the inflation rate for the first time since 2009.
Published on 2014-12-17

UK Unemployment Rate Steady at 6%
British jobless rate was unchanged at 6 percent in the three months to September of 2014 but wage growth increased more than expected, surpassing inflation. The claimant count for October fell by 20.4 thousand.
Published on 2014-11-12

UK Unemployment Rate Beats Expectations
The UK jobless rate fell for the seventh straight time to 6 percent in the three months to August of 2014. While the number of unemployment persons posted the largest annual drop on record, employment grew at its slowest pace in more than a year.
Published on 2014-10-15

UK Unemployment Rate Down to Nearly 6-Year Low
The UK jobless rate continued to fall, reaching 6.2 percent in the three months to July of 2014, the lowest since late 2008. Yet, employment increased at its slowest pace in more than a year.
Published on 2014-09-17

UK Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.4%
UK jobless rate continued to fall, reaching 6.4% for April to June 2014, the lowest since late 2008 while the number of people claiming unemployment benefits declined more-than-expected in July.
Published on 2014-08-13

UK Unemployment Rate Drops Further
In the three months to May 2014, the UK’s jobless rate fell to 6.5 percent from 6.6 percent in the previous period, the lowest since late 2008. While employment continued to rise, pay growth increased less than expected.
Published on 2014-07-16

UK Unemployment Falls to 6.6%
In the three months to April 2014, the UK jobless rate decreased to 6.6 percent from 6.8 percent in the previous period. It is the lowest rate since early 2009 as employment surged.
Published on 2014-06-11

UK Unemployment Continues to Fall
In the three months to March 2014, the UK jobless rate decreased to 6.8 percent from 6.9 percent in the previous period. Increases in employment were mainly due to more self-employed people and pay growth rose more than inflation for the first time since 2010.
Published on 2014-05-14

UK Unemployment Rate Down to 5-Year Low
In the three months to February of 2014, UK jobless rate fell to 6.9 percent, down from 7.2 percent in the previous period. Pay growth rose 1.7 percent and caught up with inflation for the first time in nearly four years.
Published on 2014-04-16

UK Unemployment Rate Steady at 7.2%
In the three months to January of 2014, UK jobless rate remained unchanged at 7.2 percent, after rising to that level in the three months to December of 2013. Claimant count decreased more than expected and average weekly earnings picked up.
Published on 2014-03-19

UK Unemployment Rate Rises Unexpectedly
In the three months to December of 2013, UK’s jobless rate surprisingly rose to 7.2 percent, after falling to 7.1 percent from September to November. In the same period, unemployment fell by 125K to 2.34 million and both youth and long-term unemployment rate declined.
Published on 2014-02-19

UK Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.1%
UK's jobless rate fell sharply to 7.1 percent in September to November of 2013, beating market expectations. The unemployment rate is down 0.3 percentage points from September to November of 2013 and down 0.6 from a year earlier.
Published on 2014-01-22

UK Unemployment Rate Down to 4-1/2-Year Low
UK's jobless rate fell to 7.4 percent in August to October of 2013, the lowest rate since March of 2009. The unemployment rate is down 0.3 percentage points from May to July of 2013 and down 0.5 from a year earlier.
Published on 2013-12-18

United Kingdom Unemployment Rate Down to 7.6% in September
UK’s jobless rate for July to September 2013 was reported at 7.6 percent of the economically active population, down 0.2 percentage points from April to June 2013 and from a year earlier. It is the lowest rate since March of 2009.
Published on 2013-11-13

United Kingdom Unemployment Rate Steady at 7.7% in August
UK's unemployment rate for June to August 2013 was 7.7 percent of the economically active population, unchanged from the previous month and down 0.1 percentage points from March to May 2013. Youth unemployment was unchanged at 21.0 percent.
Published on 2013-10-16

UK Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 7.7% in July
UK unemployment rate for May to July 2013 was 7.7 percent of the economically active population, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous period. Youth unemployment was registered at 21.0 percent in July, down from 21.6 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2013-09-11

UK Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 7.8% in June
UK unemployment rate for April to June 2013 was 7.8 percent of the economically active population, unchanged from January to March 2013. Youth unemployment was registered at 21.6 percent in the same period.
Published on 2013-08-14

UK Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 7.8% in May
UK unemployment rate for March to May 2013 was 7.8 percent, unchanged from the previous period. There were 2.51 million unemployed people, down 57,000 from December 2012 to February 2013. Youth unemployment rose to 20.9 percent.
Published on 2013-07-17

UK Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 7.8% in April
UK jobless rate for February to April 2013 was 7.8 percent of the economically active population, unchanged from November 2012 to January 2013. There were 2.51 million unemployed people, down 5,000 from November 2012 to January 2013. Youth unemployment was recorded at 20.5 percent.
Published on 2013-06-12

United Kingdom Unemployment Rate Down to 7.8% in March
The unemployment rate was 7.8 percent of the economically active population, up 0.1 percentage points from October to December 2012 but down 0.4 from a year earlier. There were 2.52 million unemployed people, up 15,000 from October to December 2012 but down 92,000 from a year earlier.
Published on 2013-05-15

United Kingdom Unemployment Rate Up to 7.9% in February
The number of unemployed people rose by 70,000 between September to November 2012 and December 2012 to February 2013 and there were 2.56 million unemployed people. However there were 71,000 fewer unemployed people compared with a year earlier. The unemployment rate was 7.9% of the economically active population for December 2012 to February 2013. Unemployment is four percentage points lower than the peak of 11.9% seen in the mid-1980s.
Published on 2013-04-17

United Kingdom Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 7.8 Percent in January
The number of unemployed people rose by 7,000 comparing November 2012 to January 2013 with the previous period. The unemployment rate was 7.8 percent of the economically active population for November 2012 to January 2013. This was unchanged from August to October 2012 but down 0.5 percentage points from a year earlier.
Published on 2013-03-20

United Kingdom Unemployment Rate Up to 7.8 Percent in December
The unemployment rate was 7.8 percent of the economically active population, down 0.1 percentage points on July to September 2012 and down 0.6 on a year earlier. There were 2.50 million unemployed people, down 14,000 on July to September 2012 and down 156,000 on a year earlier.
Published on 2013-02-20

United Kingdom Unemployment Rate at 7.7% in November
The unemployment rate for September to November 2012 was 7.7% of the economically active population, down 0.1 from June to August 2012. There were 2.49 million unemployed people, down 37 000 from June to August 2012.
Published on 2013-01-23

U.K Unemployment Rate Stable at 7.8 Percent in October
The employment rate for those aged from 16 to 64 was 71.2 per cent, up 0.1 on the quarter and up 0.9 on a year earlier. There were 29.60 million people in employment aged 16 and over, up 499,000 on the quarter.
Published on 2012-12-12

U.K Unemployment Rate Down to 7.8 Percent in September
The employment rate for those aged from 16 to 64 was 71.2 percent, up 0.2 on the quarter. There were 29.58 million people in employment aged 16 and over, up 100,000 on the quarter.
Published on 2012-11-14

U.K Unemployment Rate Down to 7.9 Percent in August
The employment rate in the U.K. for those aged from 16 to 64 was 71.3 percent, up 0.5 on the quarter. There were 29.59 million people in employment aged 16 and over, up 212,000 on the quarter.
Published on 2012-10-17

U.K Unemployment Rate Up to 8.1% in July
The employment rate for those aged from 16 to 64 was 71.2 per cent, up 0.5 on the quarter. There were 29.56 million people in employment aged 16 and over, up 236,000 on the quarter.
Published on 2012-09-12

U.K. Unemployment Rate Down to 8.1% in May
U.K. unemployment rate was 8.1 per cent of the economically active population, down 0.2 on the quarter. There were 2.58 million unemployed people, down 65,000 on the quarter.
Published on 2012-07-18

U.K. Unemployment Rate Down to 8.2 in March
The unemployment rate was 8.2 per cent of the economically active population for January-March 2012, down 0.2 on the quarter. There were 2.63 million unemployed people, down 45,000 on the quarter.
Published on 2012-05-16

U.K. Unemployment Rate at 8.4% in December
U.K. unemployment rate was 8.4 per cent of the economically active population, up 0.1 on the quarter. There were 2.67 million unemployed people, up 48,000 on the quarter. The unemployment rate has not been higher since 1995.
Published on 2012-02-15

U.K. Unemployment Rate at 7.7% in April
U.K. unemployment rate for the three months to April 2011 was 7.7 per cent of the economically active population, down 0.3 on the quarter. The total number of unemployed people fell by 88,000 over the quarter to reach 2.43 million. This is the largest quarterly fall in unemployment since the three months to August 2000.
Published on 2011-06-15

UK Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.7%
The unemployment rate for the three months to March 2011 was 7.7 per cent of the economically active population, down 0.1 on the quarter.
Published on 2011-05-18

UK Unemployment Rate Rises to 7.8%
UK unemployment rate for the three months to February 2011 was 7.8 per cent of the economically active population, down 0.1 on the quarter. The total number of unemployed people fell by 17,000 over the quarter to reach 2.48 millio
Published on 2011-04-13

UK Unemployment Rate Rises to 8.0%
UK unemployment rate for the three months to January 2011 was 8.0 per cent of the economically active population, up 0.1 on the quarter. The total number of unemployed people increased by 27,000 over the quarter to reach 2.53 million, the highest figure since 1994.
Published on 2011-03-16

UK Unemployment Stable At 7.9%
UK unemployment rate for the three months to November 2010 was 7.9 per cent, up 0.2 on the quarter. The total number of unemployed people increased by 49,000 over the quarter to reach 2.50 million.
Published on 2011-01-20

UK Unemployment Falls in October
The number of people claiming the UK’s main unemployment benefit fell unexpectedly in October as record levels of part-time working continued to boost the number of people in jobs.
Published on 2010-11-17

UK Official Jobless Rate Steady at 7.8%
Britain's unemployment rate stood at 7.8% in the three months to the end of July, unchanged from the level in the three months to June, official figures showed today.
Published on 2010-09-16

UK Unemployment Increases to 16-Year High
U.K. unemployment climbed to 8 percent in the first quarter, underlining the fragility of the recovery as Conservative David Cameron begins his premiership.
Published on 2010-05-12

UK Unemployment Declines More Than Forecast
U.K. jobless claims fell more than forecast in March while a wider measure of unemployment climbed to a 16-year high.
Published on 2010-04-21

U.K. Unemployment Claims Jump to Highest Since 1997
U.K. jobless claims unexpectedly jumped in January to the highest level since Tony Blair led the ruling Labour Party to power almost 13 years ago as the recession destroyed work at businesses from carmakers to banks.
Published on 2010-02-17

U.K. Jobless Claims Fell Most Since 2007 in December
U.K. unemployment fell at the fastest pace since April 2007 last month as the economy showed signs of emerging from its worst recession on record.
Published on 2010-01-20

U.K. Jobless Rises Less Than Forecast
U.K. unemployment rose at the slowest pace in 18 months in October, bolstering government claims that efforts to lift the economy out of recession are working.
Published on 2009-11-11