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Unemployment dips but jobs market still in a 'fragile state' - what does it mean for interest rates?

The proportion of people who are unemployed and not looking for a job increased to 21% in the three months to February, from 20.7% in the previous three months.

Slight increase in unemployment rate in March

Overall Labour Force Participation Rate among persons aged 15 and above was 55.4% in March, lower than 55.9% in February. The rural LFPR was 58% in March compared to 58.7% in previ...

New Map Displays Unemployment Rates in Each Country

A new map from Qualtrics explores global unemployment rates and their implications for economies and societies. Unemployment rates indicate the percentage of the workforce actively...

Increase in unemployment amid drop in tech jobs - CSO

The number of people who were unemployed increased on an annual basis by 17,600, or just over 14%, to 141,800 in the first three months of the year.

Youth Unemployment Rises Again

New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that youth unemployment has risen again. Rachel… Labour market statistics this morning show a decline in the unemployment r...

Wisconsin unemployment remains 3.5%, yearly employee count down

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment remained the same at 3.5% but the state had 12,800 less confirm jobs than it did a year before. T...

UK unemployment rate jumps to 5% as vacancies hit five-year low

UK joblessness rose by 0.5 percentage points year-on-year to 5% in the first quarter of 2026, as the labour market weakened slightly.

Mapped: America’s Unemployment Divide

California, Nevada, and D.C. recorded some of America’s highest unemployment rates.

Youth Unemployment Reaches 11-Year High

New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that unemployment has risen to 5% in a weakening job market. The picture is even worse for the yoof… Unemployment rose abov...

March jobless rate reaches 5%

THE Philippine unemployment rate in March rose to 5%, as the number of jobless Filipinos jumped to 2.58 million amid the oil crisis, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said....

Jobless Claims Stay Near Historic Lows Ahead of April Jobs Report

By Andrew Moran The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits remained historically low last week ahead of the April jobs report. For the week ending May 2,...

Unemployment rises in state, locally

JONESBORO — The unemployment rate in February for the Jonesboro area remained below the state and national rates. But the 4.2 percent rate was slightly higher than February 2025, t...

These 10 States Have the Highest Unemployment in America Right Now

Every month, millions of Americans quietly update their resumes, scroll job boards late into the evening, and wonder when things will turn around. The national unemployment rate is...

UK unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in February but pay growth lags

The UK unemployment rate in February 2026 dropped from 5.2% to 4.9%, according to data from the Office for National Statistics today (21 April).

UKHOSPITALITY RESPONDS TO UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES

Rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities are the results of endless cost increases for hospitality businesses. New figures from the ONS reveal: Unemployment rose to 5% in th...

UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises

The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen.

North Virginia Unemployment Rises, Fairfax County Sees Largest Increase

According to the latest data released by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, unemployment in Northern Virginia has risen again. Fairfax County recorde...

4,000 jobseekers placed on unemployment benefits scheme last year, out of 10,000 applications

Former contract workers and the long-term unemployed are among the jobless individuals who may not be covered by the scheme.

Sharp rise in jobless seeking work after redundancy wave

A report said: 'UK recruitment consultancies signalled sharper increases in the availability of both permanent and temporary workers.'

Canadian Unemployment Hits 7-Month High As Workers Outpace Jobs

Canada’s job market saw its footing slip last month. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data shows the unemployment rate hit a 7-month high in April. That’s unlikely to surprise those who...

Australia unemployment jumps to 4.5% in April, highest since November 2021

Australia's unemployment rate rose unexpectedly to 4.5% in April from 4.3%, its highest since November 2021, as employment fell by 18,600 against expectations of a 17,500 gain, com...

Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work

The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

UK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5% as firms squeezed by Iran war

Pay growth eases to 3.4% as businesses face pressure from soaring energy costsAnalysis: No feelgood factor for ReevesBusiness live – latest updatesUnemployment in the UK has unexpe...

February State Unemployment Remained Unchanged in 24 States