Surprise drop in UK unemployment to 4.7%

October 20, 2026 · 6:29 am 1 sources

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• Surprise drop in UK unemployment to 4.7%
  The Guardian · October 20, 2026 06:29
  ONS data shows rate down from 4.9% but number of job vacancies continues to shrink Business live – news updates Unemployment in the UK fell unexpectedly in the three months to August, to 4.7% from 4.9%. The Office for National Statistics figures, which provide a backdrop to the budget on 28…