National unemployment rate rises despite thousands of new jobs

Unemployment has risen to 5.1%, its highest level since January 2021. Young people are among the hardest hit, with the jobless rate for 18-34-year-olds at 8.7%. The number of monthly payrolled employees also fell by 38,000. Many firms say the employer National Insurance rise in April has made hiring more expensive. #Unemployment #UKNews #C4News #Channel4News