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Unemployment and out-of-work benefits - Full Fact

Unemployment and out-of-work benefits - Full Fact | Welfare News Service (UK) - Newswire | Scoop.it

To be classed as unemployed from a statistical perspective, you need to meet two criteria

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UK Unemployment Falls 172,000 To 7.1% - But It's Only Half The Story

UK Unemployment Falls 172,000 To 7.1% - But It's Only Half The Story | Welfare News Service (UK) - Newswire | Scoop.it
Unemployment in the UK has fallen by 172,000 in the last year to 7.1%, according to statistics released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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UK unemployment rate drops to 7.1%

UK unemployment rate drops to 7.1% | Welfare News Service (UK) - Newswire | Scoop.it

The UK unemployment rate has dropped to 7.1%, close to the point at which the Bank of England has said it will consider raising interest rates.

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Unemployment rate drops to 7.1%

Unemployment rate drops to 7.1% | Welfare News Service (UK) - Newswire | Scoop.it
The unemployment rate in the UK has dropped to 7.2 per cent, official figures showed today.
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The cycle between work and the dole is trapping millions in poverty

The cycle between work and the dole is trapping millions in poverty | Welfare News Service (UK) - Newswire | Scoop.it

With one in six of the workforce having claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance in the last two years, job insecurity is hindering attempts to reduce poverty.

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UK unemployment rate falls to 6.9%

UK unemployment rate falls to 6.9% | Welfare News Service (UK) - Newswire | Scoop.it

The number of people out of work in the UK has fallen by 77,000 to a five-year low of 2.24m in the three months to February, official figures indicate.

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Unemployment down 167,000 to 2.32 million | Left Foot Forward

Unemployment down 167,000 to 2.32 million | Left Foot Forward | Welfare News Service (UK) - Newswire | Scoop.it
Unemployment decreased by 167,000 between September 2013 and November 2013 to 2.32 million, with the unemployment rate now at 7.4 per cent, today’s labour market statistics reveal.
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Unemployment falls to new four and a half year low

Unemployment falls to new four and a half year low | Welfare News Service (UK) - Newswire | Scoop.it
Unemployment fell by 167,000 between September and November while the number of people claiming jobseeker's allowance last month fell by 24,000 to 1.25 million.
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Unemployment down in Scotland - News stories - GOV.UK

Unemployment down in Scotland - News stories - GOV.UK | Welfare News Service (UK) - Newswire | Scoop.it
Scottish Secretary comments on January Labour Market Statistics for Scotland.
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