Another 81,000 workers lost jobs last month as unemployment hits 730,000

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AROUND 81,000 more workers lost their jobs last month as unemployment hit 730,000 between March and July.

The drop comes largely due to the coronavirus crisis, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

Around 81,000 more workers lost their jobs last month as unemployment hit 730,000 between March and July

ONS deputy national statistician for economic statistics Jonathan Athow said: “The labour market continues recent trends, with a fall in employment and significantly reduced hours of work as many people are furloughed.

“Figures from our main survey show there has been a rise in people without a job and not looking for one, though wanting to work. In addition, there are still a large number of people who say they are working no hours and getting zero pay.

“The falls in employment are greatest among the youngest and oldest workers, along with those in lower-skilled jobs.

“Vacancies numbers began to recover in July, especially in small businesses and sectors such as hospitality, but demand for workers remains depressed.”

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