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12 October 2011
Last updated at 04:40 ET
UK unemployment rose by 114,000 between June and August to 2.57 million, a 17-year high, according to official figures.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the unemployment rate also increased to 8.1%.
The unemployment total for 16-24 year olds hit a record high of 991,000 in the quarter.
The number of people out of work and claiming benefits rose 17,500 to 1.6 million in September.
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the unemployment rate also increased to 8.1%.
The unemployment total for 16-24 year olds hit a record high of 991,000 in the quarter.
The number of people out of work and claiming benefits rose 17,500 to 1.6 million in September.
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