This month's city-by-city labour market data is now available

After many months of good news, unemployment rises again as more people enter the labour market.

This month marks five years since the claimant count rate began to rise

People who previously didn't look for work are increasingly entering the labour market

Poor wage growth helps explain good news on employment, despite a weak economy.

How have the economic fortunes of the UK's 64 largest towns and cities changed through the downturn?

The latest labour market data shows an improved ratio of vacancies per claimant - but which cities have the most jobs per jobseeker?

The October labour market update takes a closer look at the increase of part-time employment.