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UK employers shed jobs as labour market weakens further

UK employers shed jobs as labour market weakens further
Financial Times Tuesday 18 August 2026, 07:01 UTC 1 min read
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Official figures also show unemployment ticked higher in second quarter

Official figures also show unemployment ticked higher in second quarter
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