- Office for National Statistics
U.K. unemployment fell by 51,000 to 2.61 million in three months to April, said the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday. The number of people claiming for unemployment benefits rose by 8,100 to 1.60 million in May from April.
The ONS said the unemployment level in the UK overall was "showing some improvement".
"This time we're seeing a very healthy increase in full-time jobs and that's clearly very welcome," Employment Minister Chris Grayling said.
"Any fall in unemployment is very welcome, but I remain cautious over the next few months, given the continuing economic challenges we face," he added.
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