Business Unemployment drops sharply as inactivity in jobs market rises by News Room 22 April 2026 written by News Room 22 April 2026 0 comment Share 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail The ONS said the rate of UK unemployment dropped sharply to 4.9% in the three months to February, down from 5.2% in the three months to January. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail previous post Morante de la Puebla, the painful setback of a bullfighter broken inside | Culture next post ‘Much‑needed relief’ for homeowners as more lenders poised to cut mortgage rates IMF urges Andy Burnham to avoid public spending hikes 16 July 2026 FTSE 100 closes higher as engineering stocks make gains 16 July 2026 RTS switch-off completed successfully, says minister 16 July 2026 New renters’ rights spark flurry of students ending tenancies, Foxtons says 16 July 2026 Government brings British Steel under public ownership 16 July 2026 Average asking rents have jumped to new record highs, says Rightmove 16 July 2026 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.