This short paper summarises trends in unemployment rates and looks at how rates vary by ethnicity, age and gender.
Unemployment by ethnic background (154 KB , PDF)
The UK unemployment rate was 4.4% in July-September 2021.The rate was 3.8% for people from a White ethnic background compared to 8.4% for people from minority ethnic backgrounds, although there was substantial variation between different ethnic minority groups.
People from White (3.8%) and Indian (4.9%) ethnic backgrounds had the lowest unemployment rates, and people from Bangladeshi (12.3%) and Black (10.2%) ethnic backgrounds had the highest rates in July-September 2021.
The number of people from a minority ethnic background who are unemployed has decreased from the same period last year, with the unemployment rate falling from 8.7% to 8.4%. The unemployment rate for people from White ethnic backgrounds also fell, from 4.5% to 3.8%. Unemployment rates for people from both White and minority ethnic backgrounds are below the rates seen prior to the economic downturn in 2008.
In the twelve months to June 2021, the unemployment rate was highest for people from a Black (12%) ethnic background, and lowerst for people from a White (4%) or Indian (5%) ethnic background.
Unemployment by ethnic background (154 KB , PDF)
A Westminster Hall debate relating to an e-petition on requirements for employees to be vaccinated against covid-19 is scheduled for 24 January 2022 between 6-7.30pm . The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee and Martyn Day MP, will open the debate
This briefing provides statistics and commentary on the rising cost of living in the UK, as well as other pressures on household budgets.
On Monday 24 January there will be a Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 575967 relating to throwline stations around open bodies of water. The debate will be opened by Nick Fletcher MP on behalf of the Petitions Committee.
