The number of women in work is at a record high of almost 15 million and long-term unemployment is down by 31,000 since JulyThere continues to be 31.8 million people in work, up by 2.7 million since 2010. The number of women in work is at a record high of almost 15 million and long-term unemployment is down by 31,000 since July.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Damian Green said:
“This year will be remembered as one when so many records were made – employment has consistently been running at an all-time high with more women, older workers, and ethnic minority groups in work than ever before.
“Encouragingly, this good news was extended right across the UK.
“But there is more to do to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to work, which will remain a priority as we press ahead with our welfare reforms that are ensuring it always pays to be in work.”
December 2016 figures also show:
- Long-term unemployment has fallen to 418,000 and is the lowest it has been since 2008, down 31,000 on the quarter
- Youth unemployment is 587,000, a fall of 350,000 since 2010
Separate figures have revealed that over 850,000 claims have been made to Universal Credit. Of the 420,000 people now receiving Universal Credit, 41% are in work.
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