UK Unemployment Rate

UK Unemployment Rate 17 November 2026

UK Unemployment Rate is next released on Tue 17 Nov 2026 at 07:00 UTC. The last release, for Aug, came in at 4.7% against a forecast of 4.9%.

Latest results · times in UTC
Released	For	Actual	Forecast	Previous
20 Oct 2026	Aug	4.7%	4.9%	4.9%
15 Sep 2026	Jul	4.9%	5%	4.9%
18 Aug 2026	Jun	4.9%	4.8%	4.9%
21 Jul 2026	May	4.9%	5.0%	4.9%
18 Jun 2026	Apr	4.9%	5%	5.0%
19 May 2026	Mar	5%	4.9%	4.9%
21 Apr 2026	Feb	4.9%	5.2%	5.2%
19 Mar 2026	Jan	5.2%	5.3%	5.2%
17 Feb 2026	Dec	5.2%	5.1%	5.1%
11 Nov 2025	Sep	5%	4.9%	4.8%
14 Oct 2025	Aug	4.8%	4.7%	4.7%
16 Sep 2025	Jul	4.7%	4.7%	4.7%

What it measures

This release reports the share of the UK labour force that is unemployed and actively seeking work, typically averaged over three months. A lower rate usually indicates a tighter labour market, while a higher rate indicates more slack.

Why it moves the GBP

A lower-than-expected rate can support sterling by suggesting wage and inflation pressure may persist, keeping the BoE cautious. A rise can weaken the pound if it strengthens the case for rate cuts; wages and employment changes help explain the signal.

Released: Monthly

This week’s economic calendar What members see beside each release

Questions

Is the UK Unemployment Rate today?

No. The next UK Unemployment Rate is on Tue 17 Nov 2026 at 07:00 UTC.

What time is the UK Unemployment Rate released?

At 07:00 UTC: 02:00 in New York, 07:00 in London, 08:00 in Amsterdam, 09:00 in Johannesburg, 08:00 in Lagos. The next UK Unemployment Rate is on Tue 17 Nov 2026 at 07:00 UTC.

Updated daily from the release schedule. Last checked Thu 29 Oct 2026.