Unemployment in UK still at 5.1%

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Unemployment in UK still at 5.1%

Unemployment stayed at 5.1% in the UK, its highest level for nearly five years in the three months running up the November budget.

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Official figures show job losses concentrated in the retail and hospitality sectors. UK wage growth also fell to 4.5% from 4.6% in the previous three months.

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Date: January 20, 2026