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Drop in UK unemployment isn’t all it seems

April 21, 2026
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UNITED KINGDOM: The UK unemployment rate, which dropped from 5.2 to 4.9, appears to be driven by a spike in 'economic inactivity' as opposed to a rise in employment. And more importantly, it is likely to rise again as the energy crisis takes its toll on Britain's jobs market. That's why we don't currently expect the Bank of England to hike rates this year

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