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UK unemployment rate in 2026: what the labour market showsThe UK unemployment rate is 4.9% for April to June 2026. Payrolled employment is also lower than a year ago. Here is how to read the labour market without relying on one noisy series.UK real wages in 2026: is pay actually beating inflation?UK regular pay grew 0.5% in real terms on the CPIH measure in April to June 2026. Real wages are rising again, but only modestly, and the distinction between nominal and inflation-adjusted pay matters for households and markets.