UK unemployment rises: Who's affected and will interest rates fall?
February 17, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe UK's unemployment rate has increased again - to the highest level in nearly five years, according to new official figures.
Sky's Ed Conway's assesses the latest figures.
#unemployment #economy #uk #skynews
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