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27/11/2009
Redundancy threat as chancellor predicts higher unemployment |
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Chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling has warned that unemployment will continue to rise in the coming months, something that could bring about many more redundancies.
Speaking in parliament, Mr Darling said: "Unemployment in this country is too high and unfortunately will continue to rise for a while."
However, he argued, the flexibility of the UK labour market will help limit the damage.
At the same time, the continued rise in joblessness may partly result from people becoming redundant, which could involve some instances of firms acting contrary to accepted procedures when deciding which of their staff should go.
Those working in the capital who feel they are being unfairly treated on this point may wish to speak to employment lawyers in London.
According to the Office for National Statistics, 205,000 people were made redundant in the third quarter of the year, down from 267,000 in the previous three-month period.
Written by Anna Norton
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