Unemployment down by 49,000
Unemployment has fallen to its lowest total for over a year. However, there has been an increase in the number of people claiming jobseeker's allowance.
Long-term unemployed still suffering despite jobless fall
Despite today's fall in UK unemployment the picture is inconsistent across the country and among certain sections of society. One sector which is on the rise is the long-term unemployed. Chris Choi went to one of the areas hardest hit, the north east of England.
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Scotland's jobless figure goes up despite UK fall
The UK figures for unemployment disguise a worrying picture in Scotland.
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The jobs market: Britain's bumpy rollercoaster
Despite early signs of an improving economy many families may still face the worst blow that a struggling economy delivers to a household.