Unemployment rate, aged 16 and over, seasonally adjusted (Apr–Jun 2026, latest)

What it measures and how to read it: UK unemployment rate

4.7%

Office for National Statistics, series MGSX reports unemployment rate, aged 16 and over, seasonally adjusted (Apr–Jun 2026, latest) of 4.7% for 2026 JUN-AUG.

Checked automatically against the source, last 29 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC · Source · Receipt · About Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Changes

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Where we use it

• Sarah Olney on unemployment, Spring Forecast debate 3 March 2026

  Sarah Olney said: “In the three months to December, unemployment reached 5.2%, the highest rate for nearly five years, and youth unemployment has hit a staggering 16%.” This page repeats what Office for National Statistics reports.

  Sarah Olney · week of 2026-10-23

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