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U.K. Unemployment Rate For June 4.9% Vs. 4.8% Est.; 4.9% Prior

Aug 18, 2026 · 02:05 AM ET· updated 2h ago

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The U.K.'s job market stayed about the same—unemployment was 4.9%, which is slightly higher than experts guessed. When jobless numbers stay flat or tick up, it can hint that a country's economy might be slowing down a little.

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Source: Benzinga · Read the original report at the publisher. Headline and figures shown for context; data may be delayed.

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