General · 9 June 2026

UK economy slowing, unemployment will jump

The UK economy is set to slow down, which means more people might find themselves out of work soon. The Confederation of British Industry, a big group for UK employers, cut its growth forecast on Tuesday. They're predicting that unemployment will rise to its highest level across the country.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 June 2026 at 8:08

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