Unemployment is a challenge. This blog looks at what is happening around the country and some solutions. You are not alone
These are personal thoughts-
Consultancy undertaken through benefits2work.com & http://jobsearchagent.co.uk/ 07963 137094
Introduction
I feature some views on the Unemployment situation News in the UK. We feature the latest on The U.K Unemployment News. The Youtube channel has a focus on UK Unemployment News with specially selected material
This section looks at people aged from 16 to 24. It is a common misconception that all people in full-time education are classified as economically inactive. This is not the case as people in full-time education are included in the employment estimates if they have a part-time job and are included in the unemployment estimates if they are seeking part-time work.
Commentary
For August to October 2016, for people aged from 16 to 24, there were:
3.91 million people in work (including 907,000 full-time students with part-time jobs)
587,000 unemployed people (including 184,000 full-time students looking for part-time work)
2.68 million economically inactive people, most of whom (2.04 million) were full-time students
Figure 19: Young people (aged 16 to 24) in the UK labour market for August to October 2016, seasonally adjusted
Notes:
FTE = Full-time education.
The "Not in full-time education" series includes people in part-time education and/or some form of training.
Figure 20: Quarterly and annual changes in the number of young people (aged 16 to 24) in the UK labour market, seasonally adjusted
For August to October 2016, the unemployment rate for 16 to 24 year olds was 13.1%, lower than for a year earlier (13.6%). It has not been lower since July to September 2005.
The unemployment rate for those aged from 16 to 24 has been consistently higher than that for older age groups. Since comparable records began in 1992:
the lowest youth unemployment rate was 11.6% for March to May 2001
the highest youth unemployment rate was 22.5% for late 2011
Between March to May 1992 (when comparable records began) and August to October 2016 the proportion of people aged from 16 to 24 who were in full-time education increased substantially from 26.2% to 43.7%. This increase in the number of young people going into full-time education has reduced the size of the economically active population (those in work plus those seeking and available to work) and therefore increased the unemployment rate (because the unemployment rate is the proportion of the economically active population who are unemployed).
The Youth have remained a challenge for a number of years. A "Lost Generation"
Today the stats were out.and additional information is available which can be provided
It is possible to look at more details in respect of Qualifications and Jobcentre plus claimant count per area or constituency. Add the additional factor that Universal Credit applies to many of the Youth.
Introduction
This section looks at people aged from 16 to 24. It is a common misconception that all people in full-time education are classified as economically inactive. This is not the case as people in full-time education are included in the employment estimates if they have a part-time job and are included in the unemployment estimates if they are seeking part-time work.
Commentary
For July to September 2016, for people aged from 16 to 24, there were:
3.91 million people in work (including 914,000 full-time students with part-time jobs)
591,000 unemployed people (including 194,000 full-time students looking for part-time work)
2.69 million economically inactive people, most of whom (2.06 million) were full-time students
Source: Labour Force Survey: Office for National Statistics
Notes:
FTE = Full-time education.
The "Not in full-time education" series includes people in part-time education and/or some form of training.
The Not in Full Time Education or Training is more commonly described as NEET
Quarterly and annual changes in the number of young people (aged 16 to 24) in the UK labour market, seasonally adjusted
Our Next graph shows how the latest estimates, for July to September 2016, for employment, unemployment and economic inactivity for people aged from 16 to 24 compare with the previous quarter (April to June 2016) and the previous year (July to September 2015).
EU Migration and facts
So we have all heard lots of so called talk about the EU stats
I have studied the stats for some years and found it of interest. EU migration is of interest to many
I look at the figures that ONS put out in November prior to the launch of the campaign for the referendum
November's Bulletin from ONS
The information below can be found on the ONS Archives
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Net long-term international migration = +336,000 (up 82,000 from YE June 2014) in the year ending (YE) June 2015.
Immigration = 636,000 (up 62,000 from YE June 2014).
Emigration = 300,000 (down 20,000 from YE June 2014).
The net migration figure was a statistically significant increase from 254,000 in YE June 2014 and remains the highest net migration on record. This is a result of a statistically significant increase in immigration (from 574,000 in YE June 2014) and a decrease in emigration (from 320,000 in YE June 2014 (not statistically significant)).
Net migration of EU citizens showed a statistically significant increase to 180,000 (up 42,000 from YE June 2014). Non-EU net migration also had a statistically significant increase, to 201,000 (up 36,000).
The increase in long-term international immigration included a statistically significant increase for EU citizens to 265,000 (up 42,000), and an increase for non-EU citizens to 286,000 (up 17,000) (not statistically significant).
294,000 people immigrated for work in YE June 2015, a statistically significant increase of 53,000 from 241,000 in YE June 2014 continuing the upward trend since March 2013. Of these, 64% (187,000) had a definite job to go to.
162,000 of those coming for work related reasons were from the EU. Of those coming with a definite job, 101,000 were EU citizens, a statistically significant increase of 22,000 on YE June 2014. A further 54,000 of those coming for a definite job were non-EU citizens, also a statistically significant increase (of 11,000) compared to YE June 2014 estimates.
50,000 Romanian and Bulgarian (EU2) citizens immigrated to the UK in YE June 2015, a statistically significant increase of 19,000 from YE June 2014. Of the 50,000 EU2 citizens who came to the UK, 42,000 (84%) of them came for work related reasons.
Latest employment statistics show estimated employment of EU nationals (excluding British) living in the UK was 2.0 million in July to September 2015, 324,000 higher than the same quarter last year. Non-EU nationals in employment remained broadly similar at 1.2 million, and the total number of British nationals in employment increased by 122,000 to 28.1 million. Therefore, three-quarters of the growth in employment over the last year was accounted for by foreign nationals. (These growth figures represent the NET change in the number of people in employment, not the proportion of new jobs that have been filled by non-UK workers.)
In YE Sep 2015, total work-related visas granted (non-EU nationals, main applicants) rose by 6% to 122,909 including a 4,105 (8%) increase to 54,174 for skilled work (Tier 2) visas.
There were 862,000 National Insurance number (NINo) registrations to adult overseas nationals in YE September 2015, an increase of 194,000 (29%) on the previous year."
Comprisons are available on the theme and I have provided additional posts
The question of whether the Migration is EU or not EU them comes in this graphic
This provides us again with stats over the 10 year period when we look at the dates of changes within the EU rules it makes interesting reading
The doors opening to EU countries to work here sees an increase and yet the Non EU immigration drops from 2011 to 2013. It levels out in 2014
Migration and Work
This is a challenge for many within the U.K as local areas change
I live in Lincolnshire where some roads have many Polish shops and Lincoln is not alone in this. However what are the arguments about Benefits and work
"Immigration for work
For long-term international migration flows the most commonly stated reason for immigration to the UK is work (Figure 7). LTIM estimates showed a statistically significant increase from 241,000 to 294,000, the highest reported estimate in the series (but users should be aware that no revisions were made to separate immigration and emigration estimates at the time the net migration estimates were revised - ONS analysis of the differences between the Census and population estimates suggest immigration figures could have been higher in the mid-2000s as a result of migration from Eastern Europe).
IPS estimates show increases for both EU and non-EU citizens immigrating for work-related reasons although neither was statistically significant. Around 58% of immigrants arriving for work were EU citizens, 24% were non-EU citizens and 18% were British citizens.
IPS estimates show that 162,000 EU citizens arrived for work in YE June 2015, up from 138,000 in YE June 2014. This increase has been driven by a statistically significant increase in EU2 citizens coming for work, from 24,000 to 42,000.
EU immigration for work began to increase following the EU Accession (enlargement) in 2004, from 65,000 in 2004, to 125,000 in 2007. There was a decline in EU immigration for work during 2008 and 2009, particularly among EU8 citizens, following which it remained steady at around 90,000 until 2012. Since then EU immigration for work has increased (Figure 8) particularly by EU2 and EU15 nationals."
Figure 8: Immigration to the UK for work-related reasons by citizenship, year ending June 2012 to year ending June 2015
National Insurance Number Registrations
National Insurance Registrations require an interview with DWP which requires the production of ID to obtain the number
For EU citizens, the number of NINo registrations in YE September 2015 was 655,000, an increase of 150,000 (30%) on the previous year. The 5 EU nationalities with the most new NINo registrations in YE September 2015 were:
Romanian (165,000)
Polish (122,000)
Italian (60,000)
Spanish (54,000)
Bulgarian (41,000)
Visas are required as a further additonal test .
For non-EU citizens, the number of NINo registrations in YE September 2015 was 206,000, an increase of 45,000 (28%) on the previous year. The 5 non-EU nationalities with the most new NINo registrations in YE September 2015 were:
With the EU vote close I have undertaken some research. Why not check out some for yourself Migration is a topic which often features in newspaper column inches and on our television screens. Yesterday it was revealed that over the last year net migration (the balance between immigration and emigration) reached its highest ever level of 330,000. Also, it was reported that across the UK 1 in 8 people were born outside the UK. But the picture of migration is more complex; migration affects some local areas more than others. What do you think the levels are like in your local area? Try the population Quiz based on ONS stats Your area
Why not find out how the migration stats look in your area
Overview of NINo Registrations data for EU citizens, year ending Dec 2003 to year ending Dec 2015 National Insurance registrations are required to avoid paying emergency tax The employee is required to provide ID
Welfare Reform and Job search support have been a passion of mine for many years. However for the first time I have decided to share some of the sites that I have developed over recent years. You will note a common themes amongst them
Job Search Agent
Job Search Agent supports Job Seekers with their Registration & Job Alerts on Recruitment sites. The service provides a review option ensuring candidates maintain an interest in the vacancies being emailed to them
Welfare Support
Welfare Benefit Support
I undertook training with the CAB on Universal Credit and Social Security Law. I have had success as featured on recent posts in Appealing sanctions as well as Habitual Residency Test & Industrial Accident Benefits
Support.benefits2work.com
Support.benefits2work provides support for clients registering with research for Businesses based on ONS & DWP information and publication.
Christian Welfare Support
A series of pages with different areas of support that Churches and Christian fellowships may have an interest in. CAP, Foodbanks, Job Clubs, Welfare Benefits & Statistics.
Benefits2work.com
Benefits2work.com is probably the domain that has featured the most over the years. A site that has been promoted and has its own Youtube and Facebook pages. It has its Content management system with the ability to post Jobs and carries posts from Welfare news for the last few years. Registration is free and information can be of use on many subjects.
IVS
IVS looks at the international aspect of Migrating workers arriving in the U.K.
The Focus on this site is supporting Graduate level Educated workers find suitable employment in the U.K The majority are I.T skilled clients.
It's received the financial Go ahead this weekend to become an independent site. Working closely with Gabriel Elombah who is based in London
