Employment in Yorkshire at "record levels"

THERE are 54,000 more people in work in Yorkshire today than there were a year ago, new government figures show. 

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that nationally 694,000 more people are in jobs.

Nationally, employment increased by 112,000 over the last three months alone, with the vast majority of the increase coming from people in full-time jobs.

It means there are now a record 30.8m people in work with the employment rate (73.0%) now back to pre-recession levels.

In Yorkshire, the jobless total fell by 12,000 to 194,000 in the three months to the end of September.

The ONS’s research also shows that 100,200 people were claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) in Greater Manchester in October – down 2,100 on the previous month’s figures.

Nationally, the number of people claiming JSA was 931,700 in October, 20,400 down on September, and the 24th consecutive monthly cut.

Employment Minister Esther McVey said: “Record numbers of people in work means more people with the security of a regular wage who are better able to support themselves and their families.

“With the vast majority of the rise in employment over the last year being full-time, it’s clear that thanks to the government’s long-term economic plan, we are helping businesses to create the jobs that people need.  

“Employment in Yorkshire and the Humber is at record levels – with 54,000 more people in work compared to this time last year, so as the economy continues to grow, more and more people are having their lives transformed by moving into work.”