British Chambers of Commerce: Unemployment Remains A Threat
March 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
LONDON, England, March 19 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following statement:
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Unemployment Remains A Threat
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
"With unemployment at 5.2% for the quarter, and expectations it will continue to rise, there are clear signs that pressure is growing on the labour market. Our latest forecast exp . . .
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Unemployment Remains A Threat
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
"With unemployment at 5.2% for the quarter, and expectations it will continue to rise, there are clear signs that pressure is growing on the labour market. Our latest forecast exp . . .