SKILLS

UK has 'hidden army' of three million economically inactive

UK unemployment soars from 3.7% to 12.1% when a ‘hidden army’ of three million economically inactive people are included, according to Cities Outlook 2023.

UK unemployment soars from 3.7% to 12.1% when a ‘hidden army' of three million economically inactive people are included, according to Cities Outlook 2023.

Nine of the 10 places with the highest hidden unemployment rates are in the North, the annual Centre for Cities' analysis has found.

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE READING

Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.

Subscribe

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Login

Already a subscriber?