5.6% East Midlands unemployment means greater support needed says Chamber
The East Midlands Chamber has renewed calls for skills investment to be prioritised by policymakers, as outlined in its Framework for Growth, after latest unemployment data revealed the region remains at 5.6%, above the overall UK level at 5.2%. The latest estimated figures from the Office for National Statistics for over 16s in the East Midlands cover the period between November and January 2026. The Chamber’s Framework for Growth sets out specific asks of policymakers aimed at helping the East […]
