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UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9% and wages grow more than expected
The UK unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in April, down from 5% in March, while wages grew more than expected. These developments are likely to pressure the Bank of England to raise interest rates despite a peace deal in the Middle East.
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