The number of unemployed has risen by 140,000 in the three months to September to 1.82m.
Jobseeker Allowance claimant numbers also rose by 36,500 to 980,900 in October - the highest monthly increase since 1992.
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Multinational professional services provider Org Group has appointed Kurt Schreurs (pictured) as chief revenue officer (CRO) for Recruitment Solutions.
HR and workforce management firm UKG has acquired Shiftboard, a US-based employee scheduling software provider.
Executive search firm ECB STAR Group has appointed five new senior partners to its leadership team.
Technology recruitment specialist Franklin Fitch has strengthened its global and US operations with two major hires.
