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15/05/2013
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.
The total number of people currently employed now stands at 29.7 million.
The number of job vacancies is currently at its highest since 2008.
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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.
The total number of people currently employed now stands at 29.7 million.
The number of job vacancies is currently at its highest since 2008.
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