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UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9% and wages grow more than expected

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The GuardianJun 18, 2026, 7:55 AM

UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9% and wages grow more than expected

Drop will put pressure on Bank of England to raise interest rates despite peace deal in Iran war Business live – latest updates Unemployment fell and wages increased in April, official figures showed, putting pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates despite a peace deal in the Middle East. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed unemployment slipped to 4.9% in the three months to April from 5% in the three months to March. Continue reading...

CNBCJun 17, 2026, 2:10 PM

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Mortgage rates are now falling but demand is still weaker

A mixed week for mortgage rates resulted in less demand from both current homeowners and potential homebuyers.

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ABC NewsJun 17, 2026, 5:42 PM

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US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud -- or face penalties

The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs

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The GuardianJun 18, 2026, 6:59 AM

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Tesco’s UK sales growth more than halves amid Iran war uncertainty

UK’s biggest retailer reports better figures than expected by City analysts and is cheered by strong online sales Business live – latest updates Tesco’s UK sales growth has more than halved as it said the conflict in…

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DWJun 18, 2026, 9:01 AM

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Germany news: Industrial employment falls to decade low

A new study shows the decline was due to weaker hiring activity rather than redundancies. And at the World Cup, Germany may be taking a break but German coaches are in the thick of the action. DW has more.

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The GuardianJun 17, 2026, 6:47 PM

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UK officials expect Russia to retaliate for seizure of shadow fleet oil tanker

No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilance British officials believe Russia will try to retaliate for the Royal Marines’ seizure of the oil tanker…

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EuronewsJun 18, 2026, 6:09 AM

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