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News Summary: UK unemployment rate nears 7 percent
LOWER UNEMPLOYMENT: Britain’s unemployment rate dropped 0.5 percent to 7.1 percent in the three months ended Nov. 30, a shade above the 7 percent level at which the Bank of England may reassess its monetary policy.
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UK jobless drop puts spotlight on central bank
Britain’s unemployment rate has dropped more than expected, edging closer to the point at which the Bank of England will consider raising interest rates.
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