Employment statistics better than expected
Employment rose by 6,000 in the 3 months to September, however there was a 71,000 increase in those out of work for over a year – analysis of the latest stats.
Graeme Cooke
Graeme writes on welfare and labour market policy. He is head of the Open Left project at Demos and was expert advisor to the Secretary of State at the Department for Work and Pensions between 2008 and 2009.
Despite headlines employment is up by 61,000
The number of people in employment in the UK actually rose by 61,000 between September and October, the first monthly rise for nearly 18 months.
Analysis of David Cameron’s “Get Britain Working” plans
Detailed look at Mr Cameron’s “Get Britain Working” plans, which include proposals to get people off Incapacity Benefit and on to Jobseeker’s Allowance.
Bleak employment outlook but pace of growth slowing
The news that the number of people looking for work now almost tops 2.47 million underlines that while the UK economy may be emerging from recession, the job market remains tough. Such a striking headline figure, and the human strugglestest