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UK Unemployment Rate Drops Unexpectedly to 4.7%

The UK unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.7% in the three months to August 2026, beating economists’ expectations and offering a surprise boost to the country’s labour market ahead of the government’s upcoming Budget.

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