Business · 17 February 2026

UK unemployment hits highest level since 2021

Official figures show the number of people without jobs in Britain has climbed to the highest point since 2021. Although joblessness rose during the quarter ending in December, the pace of salary growth decelerated markedly. In broader economic news, the Bank of England recently held interest rates at 3.75 per cent.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 February 2026 at 7:49

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