Unemployment is a hot topic in pretty much every country in the world, especially for the United Kingdom. There is good news on this front though and the rate has fallen to 2.16m. Though this is still a large number, the number of people in work has risen by 345,000, which is actually a record.

There are many people out there looking for work, and the latest rise is largely down to full time employment, rather than those who are self employed. This shows that there is now hope for the unemployed and the economy in general, but there’s certainly a long way to go.

The news is certainly a boost for the Tories and if this rate continues to fall prior to next year’s General Election, then you’d really expect the Conservatives to be favourites.