Economics

U.K. Labor Market Strengthens With Record Jump in Employment

  • Unemployment falls, and new job vacancies have surged
  • Bank of England concerned inflationary pressures are building
U.K. Inflation Pressures Mount as Labor Market Strengthens
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U.K. companies added to payrolls in November at a record pace and unemployment fell, figures that are almost certain to fuel concerns at the Bank of England that unsustainable inflation pressures are building in the labor market.