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The detailed record shows how US policymakers assessed inflation, employment and the risks around keeping monetary policy restrictive.
Read brief →The August release brings together employment, unemployment, vacancies and earnings evidence at a crucial point for household incomes and interest rates.
Read brief →The updated estimate showed moderate expansion across the currency union while employment continued to edge higher.
Read brief →The jobless rate remained low by historical standards, while youth unemployment continued to show a much tougher labour market for younger workers.
Read brief →The UK unemployment rate was 4.9% in March to May 2026, while the employment rate was 75.1%.
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The UK National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over increased by 4.1% to £12.71 an hour on 1 April 2026. The policy raises the legal wage floor, supporting low-paid workers while increasing labour costs for affected employers.
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