by Sam | 16 Apr 2014 | Employment, Politics
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) this morning published its latest monthly labour market statistics, covering the quarter December 2013 – February 2014 . The figures show that unemployment fell by 77,000 on the previous quarter (September – November...
by Chris Rogers | 19 Feb 2014 | Economy, Employment, Politics, Welfare
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) this morning published its latest monthly labour market statistics, covering the quarter October – December 2013 (where figures refer to the ‘previous quarter’, this is July – September 2013). The figures show that...
by Chris Rogers | 17 Feb 2014 | Employment, Politics, Welfare
In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Minister of State for Employment Esther McVey has reiterated her commitment to increasing the number of young people in employment, and praised Jobcentre Plus staff for helping to engender a “cultural shift” in...
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...
