Indicator
Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate
Scheduled
May 18, 2026 at 08:00
May 18, 2026 at 08:00
Last Reading
4.90 %
4.90 %
The next Unemployment Rate release for United Kingdom is scheduled for May 18, 2026 08:00 GMT. The most recent reading was 4.90 %. Here's the recent trend and what FX traders should watch.
Recent Readings
Trend-Based Outlook
Unemployment Rate for GBP has been trending lower, with the most recent reading at 4.90 %. The downward trajectory suggests the next release may continue this pattern. A weaker-than-expected print could weigh on GBP sentiment.
Track This Release
Access the full Unemployment Rate time series for GBP via the FXMacroData API:
curl "https://fxmacrodata.com/api/v1/announcements/gbp/unemployment?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY"
See the Unemployment Rate endpoint documentation for full details, or explore the live dashboard.
