The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has today revealed UK unemployment rose in the three months to December. The ONS said unemployment grew by 44,000 in the three month period to 2.49 million. The latest figures means the unemployment rate is unchanged from last month at 7.9% – in line with forecasts. In the meantime, [...]

More: UK unemployment rate remains unchanged at 7.9%

Unemployment rate related to financial condition of country which in turn related to economy. Thus govt should be conscious about economy as it is some how related to quantitative easing.

But if they get get unemployment benefits in check thats a big step forward and as well helping those who want to work get back working