It was good news for the North West job market as unemployment fell by 16,000, a decrease of 7.6%.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that between June and August there was a decrease in the number of people looking for work. The number of people unemployed in the region was 194,000, a rate of 5.5%.
Nationally, unemployment has dropped to a seven-year low with a record number of people in work. Those out of work dropped by 79,000 to 1.7 million (5.4%) in the three months to August – the lowest since 2008.
For the same period, the labour market increased by 140,000 to 31 million – the highest since records began in 1971.
David Lewis, Managing Director at Integra People, said: “This is great news for the economy and for those seeking work or wanting to change jobs.
“At Integra People we have seen a huge increase in the number of temporary and permanent placements we have made throughout this year.
“We have the specialist skills and knowledge to help candidates move to their next role and we have a lot of opportunities for contractors working in technical sectors.”
The UK has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the EU, with an average of 9.5%.
For more information on Integra People call 01925 838 600.
Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2015
