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UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years
UK unemployment unexpectedly fell to 4.9% in the three months to February, while wage growth dropped to a five-year low of 3.6%. However, economists warn that the Iran war and rising energy costs are likely to weaken hiring and increase job cuts in the coming months.
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UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years
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