by Chris Rogers | 30 Jan 2014 | Employment, Politics, Welfare
Analysis of the latest census figures has found that almost 800,000 people living in England and Wales have little or no English, with more than half of those not working. Migrants with little or no English were found to be 50 per cent more likely to be unemployed,...
by Chris Rogers | 28 Jan 2014 | Economy, Employment, Outsourcing, Welfare
The Work and Pensions Select Committee this morning released the report of its inquiry into the Role of Jobcentre Plus (JCP) in the Reformed Welfare System. The Committee concluded that JCP is “capable of responding well to policy changes and fluctuating claimant...
by Chris Rogers | 22 Jan 2014 | Economy, Employment, Politics, Welfare
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) this morning published their latest monthly Labour Market Statistics, covering the quarter September – November 2013 (where figures refer to the ‘previous quarter’, this is June – August 2013). The figures show that...
by Chris Rogers | 22 Jan 2014 | Economy, Education & Children's Services, Employment, Welfare
Employment Minister Esther McVey has described youth unemployment as her ‘top priority’ in an interview with The Daily Mail. McVey highlighted the lack of soft skills amongst young people. noting that many young people have unrealistic expectations about what jobs...
by Chris Rogers | 11 Sep 2013 | Employment, Welfare
The Office for National Statistics this morning published their latest monthly labour market statistics, covering the quarter May – July 2013. The figures show that unemployment fell by 24,000 on the previous quarter, and now stands at 2.49 million, with the...
