London unemployment jumps to its highest rate in more than three years

London’s unemployment rate has risen to its highest level in more than three years (PA) - (PA Wire)

The rate of unemployment in London has jumped to its highest level since the pandemic, official figures reveal today.

The jobless total in the capital rose to 305,000, a rate of 5.9%, in the July to September quarter, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).