'Labour's not working': One in seven households in Britain is now jobless as percentage of workless households reaches highest level for two years - and it's not been higher since 2017

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics reveals a troubling economic reality in the UK: 14.4% of households, which translates to one in seven, had no members in employment from January to March this year. This marks the highest level of workless households since 2017 and underscores the growing concern over unemployment's impact on British families. This spike in jobless households highlights the broader economic struggles facing the nation, with significant implications for social welfare, economic growth, and public policy.