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The UK unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in the three months to February, which is lower than the expected 5.2%.

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The thread discusses the UK unemployment rate dropping to 4.9% and wage growth slowing to its weakest pace in over five years, surprising economists. This data highlights economic shifts and potential impacts on labor markets and wages.

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The UK unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in the three months to February, which is lower than the expected 5.2%.
Parent: EconomyEntity: UK unemployment rateImpact: positiveDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: UK unemployment rate
Wage growth in the UK slowed to its weakest pace in over five years, indicating potential economic stagnation.
Parent: EconomyEntity: Wage GrowthSub-entity: UKImpact: negativeDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: Wage growth in the UK

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UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years | Economics Unemployment in the UK unexpectedly fell in the three months to February, according to official figures – but… #NewsBeep #News #Economy #AU #Australia #Business https://www.newsbeep.com/au/620982/
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The UK unemployment rate fell to 4.9% with wage growth at its slowest pace since 2020 | World News – Times of India UK unemployment rate drops to 4.9% The UK unemployment rate fell unexpectedly to 4.9% in the three months to February, while wage growth slowed to its weakest pace in more than five years, according to data from the Office for National Statistics, the BBC reported.This decrease came despite expectations that the rate would remain at 5.2%. However, the… https://globalindiabroadcastnews.com/uncategorized/the-uk-unemployment-rate-fell-to-4-9-with-wage-growth-at-its-slowest-pace-since-2020-world-news-times-of-india?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years | Economics Unemployment in the UK unexpectedly fell in the three months to February, according to official figures – but… #NewsBeep #News #Economy #Business #UK #UnitedKingdom https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/542442/
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