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Britain’s Flawed Jobs Reports Leave Economists ‘Second-Guessing’

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Britain’s Flawed Jobs Reports Leave Economists ‘Second-Guessing’

Officials are grappling with an incomplete picture of Britain’s labor market as the national statistics agency strains to improve data quality.

By Eshe Nelson

November Jobs Report Shows Gain of 227,000; Unemployment Rises

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November Jobs Report Shows Gain of 227,000; Unemployment Rises

Hiring bounced back after disruptions from storms and a major strike.

By Lydia DePillis

For Those in Need of a Job, Landing One Might Still Be a Challenge

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For Those in Need of a Job, Landing One Might Still Be a Challenge

Layoffs remain relatively low, but people who lose their jobs could be struggling to find new ones.

By Danielle Kaye

Storms and Strikes Take a Toll on Pre-election Jobs Report

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Storms and Strikes Take a Toll on Pre-election Jobs Report

U.S. payrolls grew by only 12,000 in October, a figure that left markets placid but fueled political contention. Unemployment remained 4.1 percent.

By Lydia DePillis