The number of people out of work in the UK in the three months to September jumped by 140,000 to 1.82 million - the highest in 11 years.
The unemployment rate rose to 5.8%, up from 5.4% in the previous quarter, according to official figures.
The number of people claiming the Jobseeker's Allowance rose by 36,500 to 980,900 in October - the highest monthly increase since 1992.
Economists say unemployment in Britain could soon reach the two million-mark.
The number of manufacturing jobs fell to 2.86 million, the lowest figure since records began in 1978.
The so-called claimant count - those claiming the allowance - has now increased for nine months in a row and is 154,800 higher than a year ago.
Read more at BBC NEWS
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Unemployment reaches 11-year high
Labels: UK, unemployment rate
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