In a recent report, it was revealed that the unemployment rate in the country has risen to 6.2%, marking an increase of 1.4% from the previous quarter. This surge in unemployment amounts to approximately 450,000 more people being out of work. Additionally, the report showed a decrease in GDP growth to 2.5% for the same period, down from 3.1% in the previous quarter. Despite these concerning figures, analysts remain hopeful that with the implementation of certain economic policies, the situation can be improved in the coming months.