The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published figures this morning that show a rise of 2,400 claimants. Male numbers have dropped once again but female claimants have risen for the seventh consecutive month to reach 449,200, the highest figure since October 1996.
Youth unemployment is still a big issue as the ONS revealed that one in five 16 to 24 year olds – 965,000 people – are now unemployed. We also published figures last month showing a rise in claimant count as our figures include 16 years olds upwards.
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