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14/05/2003
Quarterly figures show extra 47,000 in work
The latest government figures have shown that the number of people with jobs rose by 47,000 in the last three months - and by 283,000 since last year.
According to the statistics, almost three quarters of the working age population are now in work.
Unemployment has fallen slightly by 2,100 this month with the number of people claiming benefit steady at 3.1% for the 16th consecutive month.
Minister for Work Nick Brown said:"Vacancies remain at high levels. There are over 10,000 new jobs notified to Jobcentres every working day and we know that many more are available from other sources. This demonstrates the dynamic nature of the UK labour market.
"Our active labour market policies, delivered through Jobcentre Plus, provide flexible solutions at a local level - enabling all those seeking work to access these opportunities."
Average earnings growth was 3.4% in the year to March 2003, up 0.3% from the February rate.
(GMcG)
According to the statistics, almost three quarters of the working age population are now in work.
Unemployment has fallen slightly by 2,100 this month with the number of people claiming benefit steady at 3.1% for the 16th consecutive month.
Minister for Work Nick Brown said:"Vacancies remain at high levels. There are over 10,000 new jobs notified to Jobcentres every working day and we know that many more are available from other sources. This demonstrates the dynamic nature of the UK labour market.
"Our active labour market policies, delivered through Jobcentre Plus, provide flexible solutions at a local level - enabling all those seeking work to access these opportunities."
Average earnings growth was 3.4% in the year to March 2003, up 0.3% from the February rate.
(GMcG)
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