Economics

U.K. Jobs Market Improves Again With Jump in Employment

  • Job vacancies hit a record, and unemployment unexpectedly fell
  • Figures may encourage Bank of England to focus on inflation
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Britain’s labor market grew strongly despite a surge in coronavirus infections late last year, with vacancies hitting a record 1.25 million in the fourth quarter and unemployment falling unexpectedly.