Unemployment in Britain tops 2 million
source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/jobless-total-surges-to-worst-to-12-years-16...
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The number of people without a job in Britain has topped two million - the highest it's been since 1971.
Last month alone, a record 138,000 signed on for benefits.
With shoppers and businesses spending far less money, job cuts have spread beyond the financial services and into construction, retail, manufacturing and other areas.
The figures come a day after a leaked International Monetary Fund document claimed Britain would take longer to recover from recession than any other major economy.
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Last month alone, a record 138,000 signed on for benefits.
With shoppers and businesses spending far less money, job cuts have spread beyond the financial services and into construction, retail, manufacturing and other areas.
The figures come a day after a leaked International Monetary Fund document claimed Britain would take longer to recover from recession than any other major economy.
Life's not all bad though - here's a dalmatian riding a bike:
http://current.com/items/89837672/dalmation_riding_a_bike.htm
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