Menu
20/03/2013
Unemployment Rises In The Three Months To January
New figures have shown that unemployment rose by 7,000 between November and January; bringing the total to 2.52 million.
The Office for National Statistics figures also show that the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) in February fell by 1,500 to 1.54 million, the lowest level since June 2011.
Despite the rise in the number of unemployed, the overall figure of JSA held at 7.8%.
Employment Minister Mark Hoban said: "Today's figures show that, against a difficult economic backdrop, we're helping people to move off benefits and into work.
"There are still tough challenges ahead which is why we're working hard to give jobseekers all the help and support they need to realise their aspiration of finding a job."
(H)
The Office for National Statistics figures also show that the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) in February fell by 1,500 to 1.54 million, the lowest level since June 2011.
Despite the rise in the number of unemployed, the overall figure of JSA held at 7.8%.
Employment Minister Mark Hoban said: "Today's figures show that, against a difficult economic backdrop, we're helping people to move off benefits and into work.
"There are still tough challenges ahead which is why we're working hard to give jobseekers all the help and support they need to realise their aspiration of finding a job."
(H)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
15 May 2013
Unemployment Rises To 2.52 Million
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that UK unemployment has risen to 2.52 million, with the unemployment rate now at 7.8%. Other figures show that in April the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance fell by 7,300. Bringing the total number of claimants to 1.52 million.
Unemployment Rises To 2.52 Million
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that UK unemployment has risen to 2.52 million, with the unemployment rate now at 7.8%. Other figures show that in April the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance fell by 7,300. Bringing the total number of claimants to 1.52 million.
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.
12 September 2012
Unemployment Figures Fall Again
UK unemployment fell by 7,000 to 2.59 million in the three months to July, standing at 8.1%, a 0.1% drop on the previous quarter. Official figures also showed that the number out of work for more than a year was 904,000, the highest since 1996.
Unemployment Figures Fall Again
UK unemployment fell by 7,000 to 2.59 million in the three months to July, standing at 8.1%, a 0.1% drop on the previous quarter. Official figures also showed that the number out of work for more than a year was 904,000, the highest since 1996.
22 January 2014
ONS Figures Show Further Fall In UK Unemployment
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown that the UK's unemployment rate has fallen to 2.32 million, a decrease of 167,000 in the three months to November. The unemployment rate currently stands at 7.1%. The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance also dropped to 1.
ONS Figures Show Further Fall In UK Unemployment
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown that the UK's unemployment rate has fallen to 2.32 million, a decrease of 167,000 in the three months to November. The unemployment rate currently stands at 7.1%. The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance also dropped to 1.
17 July 2013
UK Unemployment Falls
Unemployment in the UK has fallen by some 57,000 in the three months May, new figures show. The total figure now stands at 2.51 million, holding steady at 7.8%. New figures from the Office of National Statistics show that the number of people claiming jobseekers allowance in June also feel, dropping by 21,200 to 1.48 million.
UK Unemployment Falls
Unemployment in the UK has fallen by some 57,000 in the three months May, new figures show. The total figure now stands at 2.51 million, holding steady at 7.8%. New figures from the Office of National Statistics show that the number of people claiming jobseekers allowance in June also feel, dropping by 21,200 to 1.48 million.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
