The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in the UK rose by 26,800 in March, the largest increase since July 2024. The UK's three-month ILO unemployment rate in February was 4.9%, the lowest since August 2025.

2026-04-21

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in the UK rose by 26,800 in March, the largest increase since July 2024. The UK's three-month ILO unemployment rate in February was 4.9%, the lowest since August 2025.