There were 25,000 fewer people working in Wales between June and August than the previous three months, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.

Fewer people are working in Wales as unemployment figure falls

A 19-year-old from Deeside who has spent the last year searching for a job has described the "worst 12 months" of his life.

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The economy minister has said employment for those "most disadvantaged during a recession" will be prioritised after the pandemic.

'Jobs, jobs, jobs' the priority for 'most disadvantaged' in Welsh Covid recovery

The figures show that between July and September 2020 unemployment in Wales grew by 1.9% when compared to the previous quarter.

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There are now 41,000 people unemployed across Wales. This number does not include those who have been furloughed so the true impact of Covid-19 on jobs is not likely to be felt until the scheme ends in October.

Unemployment rate falls slightly in Wales during lockdown

21-year-old Levi has been in employment for over 12 months thanks to a special project that supports young people with autism.

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Young people at the Royal Mail parcel sorting centre in Port Talbot say they haven't been able to find any other work throughout the year.

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