Latest official figures have revealed that unemployment fell by 34,000 people in the three months to May. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of people out of work stood at 2.47 million people across the quarter. At the same time, those claiming Jobseeker's Allowance fell in June by 20,800 to 1.46million.
While the number of people in work rose, suggesting many businesses recruited in a bid to get more done, the increase was in part down to a record 148,000 rise in the number of part-time workers. The ONS said the percentage of workers in part-time jobs was 27 per cent – the highest since records began in 1992 - totalling 7.82 million.
Last week, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation reported that the number of both temporary and permanent appointments increased during June 2010.
While the number of people in work rose, suggesting many businesses recruited in a bid to get more done, the increase was in part down to a record 148,000 rise in the number of part-time workers. The ONS said the percentage of workers in part-time jobs was 27 per cent – the highest since records began in 1992 - totalling 7.82 million.
Last week, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation reported that the number of both temporary and permanent appointments increased during June 2010.
APA.
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