UK unemployment increases up to 2.47 million

The number of people unemployed in the UK increased by 23,000 to 2.47 million during the three months to April, official figures have shown.
The unemployment rate was 7.9%, up from 7.8% in the quarter to January.
However, the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance fell in May by 30,900 to 1.48 million, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
And unemployment did fall in some parts of the UK, including Wales, and the north-east of England.
Further, when compared with the figures for the three months to March, overall unemployment has fallen from 2.51 million.
The ONS added that the number of people classed as economically inactive - those out of work and not seeking employment - rose by 29,000 during the three months to April to 8.19 million.
This is the highest level since records began, and represents 21.5% of the working age population.

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