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18.06.202606:00:00UTC+00UK May Claimant Count Climbs to 31.2K, Extending Labour Market Softness

The United Kingdom’s labour market showed further signs of strain in May 2026, as the Claimant Count Change rose to 31.2K, according to data updated on 18 June 2026. This marks an increase in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits compared with the previous month.

In April 2026, the Claimant Count Change had already climbed by 26.5K, and May’s reading extends that upward trend, suggesting a continued build-up of pressure in the jobs market. While the data do not provide details on sectoral impacts or regional breakdowns, the acceleration from April to May points to a worsening in conditions for UK jobseekers as spring progressed.

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