In a recent report, it was revealed that the unemployment rate in the country has risen to 7.2%, an increase of 0.4% compared to the previous month. The total number of unemployed individuals now stands at 1.3 million. Additionally, the report highlighted a 2.1% growth in the GDP for the last quarter, exceeding expectations. This growth was primarily driven by the manufacturing and healthcare sectors, which saw an increase in output by 4.5% and 3.8% respectively. Overall, while the rise in unemployment is concerning, the positive GDP growth indicates some resilience in the economy.