The latest statistics also show that unemployment continues to run at an 11-year low of just 4.8%, down by more than 900,000 since 2010Official figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that there are over 300,000 more people in work compared to the same time last year, and the number of women in work has risen to a record rate of 70.0%.
The latest statistics also show that unemployment continues to run at an 11-year low of just 4.8%, down by more than 900,000 since 2010.
Secretary of State, Damian Green said:
“With employment at its highest rate since records began, and unemployment at its lowest in over a decade, we remain in a position of strength.
“Our on-going welfare reforms will continue to incentivise work and make sure the system is fair to all those who need it and those who pay for it.
“With youth unemployment down, women in work at record levels and number of disabled people in work increasing too, we’re delivering on our pledge to build a country that works for everyone.”
Full-time work continues to drive the increase in employment, rising by 218,000 workers on the year, meaning that more people have the security of a regular wage.
Average wages including bonuses grew by 2.6% over the last year, and the number of people claiming benefits (claimant count) fell by 42,000 on the quarter to 2.1% – the lowest rate since 1974.
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