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The UK jobs market is expected to face its largest decline since the pandemic due to the Iran war.

EconomicsInternational RelationsSocial IssuesApr 20, 2026score 0.272 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the potential rise in UK unemployment to 5.8% due to the impact of the Iran war on the UK's economic growth. It highlights concerns about the jobs market facing its largest hit since the pandemic.

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The UK jobs market is expected to face its largest decline since the pandemic due to the Iran war.
Parent: Economic ImpactEntity: UK Jobs MarketImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The UK jobs market's decline due to the Iran war

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Unemployment to hit 5.8 per cent as Iran war flattens UK growth https://www.cityam.com/unemployment-to-peak-at-5-8-per-cent-as-jobs-market-faces-biggest-hit-since-pandemic/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into eCONOMICS @economics-CityAM
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Unemployment to hit 5.8 per cent as Iran war flattens UK growth https://www.cityam.com/unemployment-to-peak-at-5-8-per-cent-as-jobs-market-faces-biggest-hit-since-pandemic/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into UK Government @uk-government-FlipboardUK
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