According to the ONS (May 2015) the 'employment rate' was 73.5% However, the 'unemployment rate' was 5.5% http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/lms/labour-market-stat

According to the ONS (May 2015) the 'employment rate' was 73.5% However, the 'unemployment rate' was 5.5% http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/lms/labour-market-statistics/may-2015/statistical-bulletin.html http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/lms/labour-market-statistics/m... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10604117 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10604117 * A person is classed as unemployed if not only out of work, but also actively looking for work and available to start work within a fortnight. * The unemployment figure is higher than the claimant count as many job seekers do not or cannot claim JSA (Job Seekers Allowance)