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Unemployment falls 2,000 between February and April Unemployment falls by 2,000 between February and April
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The number of people out of work shrank by 2,000 between February and April in Wales, according to official figures.The number of people out of work shrank by 2,000 between February and April in Wales, according to official figures.
The Office for National Statistics monthly survey found unemployment was 132,000 - an unemployment rate of 9% which was down 0.1% on the previous quarter. But unemployment for women rose by 4,000, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
But compared to the same three-month period last year, 17,000 more people were out of work. The overall jobless total fell thanks to a drop of 6,000 in male unemployment.
Across the UK, unemployment fell by 51,000 to 2.61m. The ONS's monthly survey found unemployment was 132,000 during the quarter. Across the UK it fell by 51,000 to 2.61m.
Wales' unemployment rate of 9% is down 0.1%, but above the UK average of 8.2%.
Compared to the same three-month period last year, 17,000 more people in Wales were out of work.
The number of jobseeker's allowance claimants climbed by 300 to 80,000 in May - 6,900 higher than it was in May 2011.The number of jobseeker's allowance claimants climbed by 300 to 80,000 in May - 6,900 higher than it was in May 2011.
UK Employment Minister Chris Grayling said falls in unemployment were welcome, but he remained cautious about the challenges the economy will face in the next few months. Although a bigger proportion of men are out of work, male unemployment has fallen in recent months while it rises for women.
'Challenging'
Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan said the UK and Welsh governments had to work together to create the right conditions for growth.
"Today's figures reveal that despite unemployment in Wales falling, we have a long way to go before employment levels can improve," she said.
"Wales is not immune to the uncertainties caused by the eurozone and what is essentially a complex and challenging labour market at the moment.
UK Employment Minister Chris Grayling said he was cautious about the challenges the economy will face in the next few months.