We'll be sharing the latest employment data from @ONS in this new format. Have a look and see what you think. #getbritainworking
Figures released 15 July 2015 show that real wages have grown again – for the eighth consecutive month.
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Thanks to the Government's long-term economic plan, real wages are currently growing at the fastest rate since 2007. Pay growth (excluding bonuses) has averaged 2.8% over the last year.
Hardworking people are feeling the benefit of economic recovery
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The strength of the UK labour market continues – with employment rates now well above pre-recession levels, and the female employment rate hitting another record high. Over the past year, the rise in employment has come entirely from full-time work, as the economy continues to grow.
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Female employment has grown 19,000 on the quarter and 159,000 on the year.
"The strength of the UK labour market is something we should take great pride in. Today's figures show real wages growing at the fastest rate since 2007, and near record numbers of women in work."
- Priti Patel, July 2015
Female employment rate rose to 68.7%, a new record high
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With the government's new productivity plan, and introduction of the new living wage, we are ensuring everyone benefits from the economic recovery.
- Priti Patel, July 2015
Other key employment statistics from the Labour Market Statistics are shown below:
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The latest employment statistics come a week after the Chancellor's Budget unveiled more support for working people.
A compulsory National Living Wage for people over 25 will be introduced next year and benefit an estimated 2.75 million workers.
Our employment rate has seen the largest rise of any G7 economy over the last year
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The current fall in unemployment over the whole of the UK since 2010 is 657,000. Below are the individual regional statistics within the UK.
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We want everyone to succeed and achieve their full potential
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