UK unemployment rose to four-year high of 5.1% before budget

October figure from ONS suggests employers laid off workers, as earnings growth excluding bonuses fellBusiness live – latest updatesThe rate of UK unemployment rose to a four-year high of 5.1% in the three months to October, as the labour market showed signs of further weakening before last month’s budget.The number of people receiving unemployment benefits also increased, indicating lay-offs by employers were also a factor in the latest figures. Continue reading...