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The CBI today commented on the latest official figures showing unemployment has reached a 17-year high, with the number of people out of work rising by 114,000 to 2.57 million in the three months to August.
The number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work rose to 991,000, the highest total since 1992.
Katja Hall, CBI Chief Policy Director, said:
“Today’s unemployment numbers make grim reading, especially for our young people. The continuing rise in youth unemployment is a grave concern for us all.
“Businesses are still creating jobs and only continuing private sector growth can help us out of the current tumult. With jobs falling in the public sector, it’s vital the Government does everything it can to support businesses to grow and create jobs, and help young people get into work.”