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The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.
Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.
One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.