UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises Summary 7. UK unemployment rises to 5% and wage growth slows but Labour insist figures 'encouraging' | GB News 8. Michael Simmons: The youth unemployment crisis is Starmer’s legacy | The Spectator Other Related Coverage UK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5% as firms squeezed by Iran war | The Guardian UK employers cut hiring and post fewer jobs in April | Reuters Unemployment rate ticks up to 5% and wage growth slows | Sky UK unemployment rate rises to 5% as jobs market weakens | The Times Unemployment back up as UK job vacancies fall | City AM UK unemployment rate rises unexpectedly amid Iran war | The National
