Wages

Four Years of Rising Unemployment Under Four Different Governments

The Numbers Behind Britain's Stalled Economic Engine

Unemployment in the UK has risen to 4.8%, the highest level since 2021, marking four consecutive years of increasing joblessness under four different governments. Despite promises of economic growth and renewal, average earnings are failing to keep pace with inflation, leading to a decline in real wages and living standards. This trend highlights systemic issues within Britain's economic framework that transcend political leadership.