Unemployment falls but five million still on furlough

The UK unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in 3 months to February, according to the latest official figures. It’s down from 5% in 3 months to January despite most of the UK being under strict lockdown restrictions for at least some of the period. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) said the jobs market was … Continue reading Unemployment falls but five million still on furlough