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The Crossbencher

Name That Year · No. 17

When was Britain here?

One real figure from the official record. Slide to the year you think it belongs to. The trajectory lands differently when you have to feel for it.

▸ How to play
  • One real figure a day from the official record - same figure for everyone.
  • Slide to the year you think it belongs to, then lock it in.
  • Bullseye scores 6. Each year off costs 1, floor 0.
  • The reveal shows the answer on the full series, with the ONS source and the receipt.

Employment rate

65.7%

The share of working-age Britain actually in work.

19712026

1999

Bullseye scores 6. Each year off costs 1.

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