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Sharp hike in jobless young people in Wales - with overall unemployment also rising

There has been a 13% rise in people aged 18-24 claiming Jobseekers Allowance

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Unemployment has risen in Wales over the past year - with a hike in the number of young people out of work.

The number of jobless people in Wales is up 2,302 over 12 months, a four per cent increase. It now stands at 62,661 - 4.2% of the working population.

But the figures are more concerning in the 18-24 age group - where there has been a 13% rise in those claiming Jobseekers Allowance.

There are now 11,688 young people out of work, a 1,336 increase over the year.

The number of people employed is at 1.47 million - a rate of 74.1%.

Welsh Government minister for Economy and Transport Ken Skates said: “These figures show that the ongoing economic uncertainty caused by Brexit is having a disproportionately damaging impact for Welsh business.

Ken Skates AM, Cabinet Member for Economy and Transport(Image: David Powell)

“The 海角视频 Government’s chaotic and irresponsible handling of Brexit continues to push the economy closer to the cliff edge.

“Whilst Downing Street peddles its fantasies around what a low tax, minimal regulation economy could mean for the 海角视频, the Welsh Government will continue to do all we can to protect our businesses and communities.”