MarketsEconomicsU.K. Employment Jumps as Economy Defies Brexit Political TurmoilNumber in work increases more than expected in fourth quarterJobless rate holds at four-decade low even as growth stallsFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftExpandPhotographer: Chris Ratcliffe/BloombergFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Lucy Meakin and Andrew AtkinsonFebruary 18, 2020 at 9:30 AM UTCUpdated on February 18, 2020 at 10:17 AM UTCBookmarkSaveLock This article is for subscribers only.Sign up to our Brexit Bulletin, follow us @Brexit and subscribe to our podcast.The U.K. economy created jobs at an impressive pace in the fourth quarter, defying the political turmoil over Brexit.