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Unemployment rate climbs unexpectedly amid Iran war shock

One in 20 people in the UK is now unemployed, according to new figures

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lunedì 18 maggio 2026·theguardian.com
UK firms halt investments and hiring as Iran war pushes up costs, bosses warn
Survey shows businesses ‘struggling to absorb latest economic shock’, while data says April vacancies down 7.7%
martedì 19 maggio 2026·theguardian.com
UK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5% as firms squeezed by Iran war
Pay growth eases to 3.4% as businesses face pressure from soaring energy costs

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

cryptobriefing.com

UK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5% amid Iran war pressures

UK unemployment unexpectedly jumps to 5% as the Iran war drives energy costs higher and wage growth slows to 3.4%, raising stagflation risks for crypto.

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

theguardian.com

UK wage growth slows and unemployment rate rises as companies react to Iran war – business live

Jobless rate unexpectedly rises to 5% and employment falls by 100,000, biggest drop in six years; economists say June interest rate hike looks less likely

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk