UK unemployment has unexpectedly risen to its highest level for five years, at 5.2%.
Hiring activity was weak and wage growth also slowed in the final quarter of 2025.
The government says it's taking measures to get people into jobs, such as investing in apprenticeships.
Editor in Chief at City AM Christian May says the figures don't look good.
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Hiring activity was weak and wage growth also slowed in the final quarter of 2025.
The government says it's taking measures to get people into jobs, such as investing in apprenticeships.
Editor in Chief at City AM Christian May says the figures don't look good.
IN: 'Continuing the...
OUT: ...harder.'
DUR: 23 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0217jobs-may1.mp3