Unemployment set to hit 5.3% this year amid ‘worrying’ rise in young jobless
The Guardian World
by Tom KnowlesMarch 3, 2026
OBR raises forecast from 4.9% and downgrades UK’s growth prospects for 2026 – while also warning of war uncertainty
Unemployment in the UK is set to peak this year at a higher rate than previously estimated, with a “worrying” increase in young people being out of work, the government’s official forecaster has said.
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said unemployment will peak at 5.3% this year, up from its previous forecast in November of 4.9%.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 3/3/2026