Economics and Theology

The Job Scene

In January 2,320 Slough men and women claimed unemployment benefits. This was just two more than the December total. Since numbers out of work usually rise substantially in January, this can be considered an improvement.

Figures of employment in 2003 have just arrived. The total in employment in Slough was 74 thousand - a 4% drop on 2002's 77 thousand. Jobs in manufacturing fell 6% to just under 11 thousand. But the sharpest decline was in "public administration, education and health" – by over 10% to under 12 thousand. More details later!