| 19 Mar 2026 12:55 | | Economic Buzz: UK jobless rate steady at 5.2% amid mixed labour signals | | | The United Kingdom unemployment rate held steady at 5.2 %, remaining near a multi-year high despite coming in below expectations. Unemployment rose to 1.87 million, driven by an increase in long-term joblessness, while employment gained 84,000, pushing the employment rate to 75.1%. Economic inactivity declined, signaling improved participation, but overall trends point to a stable yet uneven labour market.
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