Unemployment fell by 76,000 in the three months to February, official figures have revealed.
According to the Office for National Statistics, the drop brings the number of people now not in work down to 1.84 million - with a record 31 million people in work.
Average earnings have shown an increase year-on-year, according to the Office of National Statistics - though figures suggest a monthly slowdown.
Income for the average worker was up by 1.7 per cent in the year to February, though this was 0.2 per cent down on January's figures.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.