The number of people out of work in the UK in the three months to September jumped by 140,000 to 1.82 million - the highest in 11 years.Unemployment rate rose to 5.8%, up from 5.4% in the previous quarter, according to official figures. The number of people claiming JSA rose by 36,500 to 980,900 in October - the highest monthly increase since 1992.
Experts say unemployment could top two million within months.
The GEC will be pressing DWP management to ensure that enough, well trained, properly rewarded and highly motivated DWP staff are available to cope with this major increase.
