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Unemployment Climbs to 5.2% Under Labour's Growth Vow
Job seekers per vacancy hits post-pandemic high amid rights laws and tax hikes
UK unemployment reached 5.2% in December, up from 4.1% at Labour's 2024 entry, as new worker rights and NI rises prompt hiring cuts. Youth joblessness hit 14%, signaling policy-driven market tightening.
