Published: 21 January 2009
Summary
McNulty: We will continue to provide real help for job seekers to fill the half a million vacancies in the UK
New figures out today show there are still over half a million vacancies across the country, and that despite unprecedented global economic challenges causing UK unemployment to rise, the Government is helping people with real support to get back into work as quickly as possible.
A robust package of support for people who lose their jobs is in place including: more funding for Jobcentre Plus’ Rapid Response Service (RRS), which provides support on the ground when companies are looking to make people redundant; an extra 6,000 frontline staff to help people from day one; and for the 25% of people who don’t move off Jobseekers’ Allowance within six months, more money for retraining, a chance of subsidised employment, volunteering opportunities and even help to set up their own business.
These measures will continue to ensure that people get the best possible support to get back into work quickly, and work in tandem with wider measures announced by the Chancellor on Monday to help the banks unlock credit and get money moving again, supporting businesses and homeowners.
Employment Minister, Tony McNulty said:
“In these tough times, people need real help to find a job. That’s exactly what this Government is offering and everyday people are finding work.
“These figures show that whilst more people are claiming Jobseekers Allowance, 231,000 have come off in the last month as people take advantage of the extra help on offer.
“The Government is doing all it can to ensure economic stability for businesses, homeowners and jobseekers. The measures that we have introduced over the recent months are designed to support the recovery of the economy and ensure that people have the best support to get back into employment.
“Every person looking needs to know that there are jobs out there and we will give you the support you need to fill one of those half a million vacancies that are available right now. We will continue to ensure everyone who loses their job has access to the full range of support that Jobcentre Plus has available.
“Our message to job seekers is clear – we won’t give up on you but you mustn’t give up on looking for work.”
The Labour Market Statistics are published today by the UK Statistics Authority and can be found at www.statistics.gov.uk
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