East Midlands Unemployment Holds Above National Rate

East Midlands unemployment holds above national rate

Unemployment in the East Midlands stood at 5.6% in the three months to January 2026, according to the latest Office for National Statistics data. This remains higher than the UK average of 5.2%. The data covers people aged 16 and over between November 2025 and January 2026. The gap with the national rate highlights continued […]

5.6% East Midlands unemployment means greater support needed says Chamber - East Midlands Chamber

East Midlands Chamber has renewed calls for skills investment to be prioritised by policymakers, as outlined in its Framework for Growth, after latest unemployment data revealed the region remains at 5.6%, above the overall UK level at 5.2%. The latest estimated figures from the Office for National Statistics for over 16s in the East Midlands cover the period between November and January 2026. The Chamber’s Framework for Growth sets out specific…