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17/10/2012
Unemployment Falls To 2.53 Million
The number of people out of work fell by 50,000 in the three months to August, now totalling 2.53 million, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
With employment reaching a record high of almost 30 million the unemployment rate fell to 7.9%.
The ONS also said the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance fell by 4,000 to 1.57 million in September.
The number of people in employment has not been higher since records began in 1971. According to the ONS, employment measures the number of people in paid work and differs from the number of jobs, because some people have more than one job.
The UK has been in recession, but many economists expect third-quarter figures to show a return to growth.
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With employment reaching a record high of almost 30 million the unemployment rate fell to 7.9%.
The ONS also said the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance fell by 4,000 to 1.57 million in September.
The number of people in employment has not been higher since records began in 1971. According to the ONS, employment measures the number of people in paid work and differs from the number of jobs, because some people have more than one job.
The UK has been in recession, but many economists expect third-quarter figures to show a return to growth.
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New figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown that total number of UK unemployed has fallen to 2.47 million, a decrease of 48,000. The unemployment rate now stands at its lowest in over three years, at 7.6%. The figures also show that the number claiming jobseekers allowance now stands at 1.31 million, a fall of some 41,700.
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New figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown that total number of UK unemployed has fallen to 2.47 million, a decrease of 48,000. The unemployment rate now stands at its lowest in over three years, at 7.6%. The figures also show that the number claiming jobseekers allowance now stands at 1.31 million, a fall of some 41,700.
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UK Unemployment Falls By 4,000
Latest figures released from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) fell by 4,000 in the three months to June, bringing the total number of people out of work in the UK to 2.51 million. The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance also fell by 29,000 to 1.4 million. However, the unemployment rate remains at 7.
UK Unemployment Falls By 4,000
Latest figures released from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) fell by 4,000 in the three months to June, bringing the total number of people out of work in the UK to 2.51 million. The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance also fell by 29,000 to 1.4 million. However, the unemployment rate remains at 7.
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UK Unemployment Average Falls Be 5,000
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Police hi-tech car scanning system gets £15m boost
A hi-tech vehicle number plate scanning system that has seen police arrest rates soar and millions of pounds worth of stolen goods recovered is to receive a £15 million boost, Home Secretary David Blunkett announced today.
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A hi-tech vehicle number plate scanning system that has seen police arrest rates soar and millions of pounds worth of stolen goods recovered is to receive a £15 million boost, Home Secretary David Blunkett announced today.
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Drop In UK Unemployment
Newly published figures show that UK unemployment fell by 45,000 to 2.63 million between January and March. The Office for National Statistics said the jobless rate fell to 8.2% and youth unemployment was down by 17,000 to 1.02 million.
Drop In UK Unemployment
Newly published figures show that UK unemployment fell by 45,000 to 2.63 million between January and March. The Office for National Statistics said the jobless rate fell to 8.2% and youth unemployment was down by 17,000 to 1.02 million.
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