A new study has found that the unemployment rate in the country has risen to 7.5%, an increase of 1.2% from the previous quarter. This means that approximately 2.5 million people are currently unemployed. The study also revealed that the number of job vacancies has decreased by 15% compared to last year. Experts attribute this rise in unemployment to the ongoing economic downturn caused by the global pandemic. Additionally, the study showed that the job market is expected to remain challenging in the coming months, with businesses continuing to struggle and downsizing their workforce. The government has announced plans to implement new measures to stimulate job creation and support those who are out of work.