Menu
14/11/2012
Unemployment At Lowest For More Than A Year
The UK unemployment figure has fallen to its lowest total for more than a year.
The total fell by 49,000 to 2.51 million in the three months to September, taking the jobless rate to 7.8% from 7.9%.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that almost all the 49,000 fall was due to a decline in youth unemployment.
But the ONS said that the claimant count rose by 10,100 last month to 1.58 million, the highest since July.
The unemployment total is now 110,000 lower than for the July-September quarter last year, according to the ONS.
The number of people in work increased by 100,000 in the latest quarter to just under 30 million, a rise of more than half a million over the past year.
Other figures from the ONS showed that long-term unemployment - those out of work for over a year - increased by 12,000 in the quarter to September to 894,000, while 443,000 people have been jobless for more than two years, up by 21,000.
Part-time employment increased by 49,000 to 8.1 million, close to a record high, while there were 51,000 more people in full-time jobs, at 21.4 million. Unemployment among women fell by 10,000 to 1.09 million, and by 39,000 among men to 1.43 million.
(H)
The total fell by 49,000 to 2.51 million in the three months to September, taking the jobless rate to 7.8% from 7.9%.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that almost all the 49,000 fall was due to a decline in youth unemployment.
But the ONS said that the claimant count rose by 10,100 last month to 1.58 million, the highest since July.
The unemployment total is now 110,000 lower than for the July-September quarter last year, according to the ONS.
The number of people in work increased by 100,000 in the latest quarter to just under 30 million, a rise of more than half a million over the past year.
Other figures from the ONS showed that long-term unemployment - those out of work for over a year - increased by 12,000 in the quarter to September to 894,000, while 443,000 people have been jobless for more than two years, up by 21,000.
Part-time employment increased by 49,000 to 8.1 million, close to a record high, while there were 51,000 more people in full-time jobs, at 21.4 million. Unemployment among women fell by 10,000 to 1.09 million, and by 39,000 among men to 1.43 million.
(H)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
17 April 2013
ONS Figures Show UK Unemployment Now At 2.56m
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that unemployment reached 2.56 million in February, rising some 70,000 since December. The overall unemployment rate for the quarter was 7.9%. The figures also show that the number of Jobseeker’s Allowance claimants fell to 1.53 million, dropping by 7,000 last month.
ONS Figures Show UK Unemployment Now At 2.56m
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that unemployment reached 2.56 million in February, rising some 70,000 since December. The overall unemployment rate for the quarter was 7.9%. The figures also show that the number of Jobseeker’s Allowance claimants fell to 1.53 million, dropping by 7,000 last month.
15 October 2014
UK Unemployment At Six Year Low
UK unemployment has fallen below two million for the first since 2008, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal. In the three months to August this year unemployment fell by 154,000, the ONS figures showing that the rate now stands at 1.97 million, or 6%.
UK Unemployment At Six Year Low
UK unemployment has fallen below two million for the first since 2008, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal. In the three months to August this year unemployment fell by 154,000, the ONS figures showing that the rate now stands at 1.97 million, or 6%.
19 March 2014
Highest Number Of People Working Since 1971
Official government figures shows the highest number of people in work since 1971, after a 63.000 drop in unemployment in the last quarter to 2.33 million. This number is expected to give the government a Budget boost with more than 450.000 people employed compared a year ago. Bring the total to over 30.
Highest Number Of People Working Since 1971
Official government figures shows the highest number of people in work since 1971, after a 63.000 drop in unemployment in the last quarter to 2.33 million. This number is expected to give the government a Budget boost with more than 450.000 people employed compared a year ago. Bring the total to over 30.
15 August 2012
Unemployment Falls To 2.56m
The unemployment rate has fallen by 0.2%, some 46,000 people, in the three months to June, new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have shown. The unemployment rate dropped to 8.0%, down from 8.2% in the previous quarter, with the total now standing at 2.56 million. The number of people claiming JSA also fell by 5,900 to 1.
Unemployment Falls To 2.56m
The unemployment rate has fallen by 0.2%, some 46,000 people, in the three months to June, new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have shown. The unemployment rate dropped to 8.0%, down from 8.2% in the previous quarter, with the total now standing at 2.56 million. The number of people claiming JSA also fell by 5,900 to 1.
24 August 2006
UK population tops 60 million
The population of the UK has increased to more than 60 million for the first time, the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics has shown. The figures showed an increase of 0.6% or 375,000 to 60.2 million by June last year.
UK population tops 60 million
The population of the UK has increased to more than 60 million for the first time, the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics has shown. The figures showed an increase of 0.6% or 375,000 to 60.2 million by June last year.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
