UK unemployment rate sees surprise fall to 4.9%
UK unemployment rate sees surprise fall to 4.9%Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesThe UK's unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in the three months to February, according to the latest official figures.The fall was unexpected, with most analysts predicting the rate would remain unchanged at 5.2%.The figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) also showed that wages rose at an annual pace of 3.6% between December and February.Despite the slowdown in wage growth, pay is still rising faster than inflation.The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meetUK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran warUK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF saysCompaniesUnemploymentEmploymentUK economyPayOffice for National Statisticsالمصدر: BBC News | Source: BBC News
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