Economic Watch: Britain's unemployment hits post-pandemic high, urging support from Budget

NAMPA / Xinhua
2025-11-12
LONDON, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Britain's unemployment rate edged up to its highest level since the pandemic in the third quarter of 2025, a sign of a labor market losing its fizz as firms curb investment and scale back hiring plans. Analysts have warned that the forthcoming Budget, due in late November, will need to deliver swift support to ease the strain on employers. SLUGGISH LABOR MARKET Britain's jobless rate for those aged 16 and ove......
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