Jobs crisis London: unemployment jumps to new five year high of 7.6% - London Evening Standard

Jobs crisis London: unemployment jumps to new five year high of 7.6% – London Evening Standard

February 18, 2026

Jobs crisis London: unemployment jumps to new five year high of 7.6% London Evening StandardUK unemployment rate hits near five-year high as wage growth slows BBCSterling falls as UK unemployment hits highest rate in five years CNBCUK jobless rate climbs, adding to Bank of England rate cut bets ReutersBritain’s shocking unemployment surge can be traced to one thing… This is Money