Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that the number of unemployed people in the UK fell for the first time in 18 months, dropping the total down to 2.46 million.
Commenting on the news, Institute for Employment Studies research fellow Thomas Usher said the fall is 'not necessarily' surprising, as signs could already be seen that the market was improving.
'It certainly seems that if you compare what has happened month-by-month in this recession with what has happened month-by-month in previous recent recessions, the labour market has performed better this time,' the expert claimed.
However, Mr Usher also noted that there has been a rise in the number of people who are working part time but suggested some of these would rather hold full-time positions, which could mean proper recovery is some way off.
Commenting on the news, Institute for Employment Studies research fellow Thomas Usher said the fall is 'not necessarily' surprising, as signs could already be seen that the market was improving.
'It certainly seems that if you compare what has happened month-by-month in this recession with what has happened month-by-month in previous recent recessions, the labour market has performed better this time,' the expert claimed.
However, Mr Usher also noted that there has been a rise in the number of people who are working part time but suggested some of these would rather hold full-time positions, which could mean proper recovery is some way off.
