Worklessness

Worklessness is a major problem in London, with around 1 in 3 people out of work.

Workless people include: the unemployed, the long-term disabled and temporary sick, students and people looking after families.

Worklessness in London is caused by a range of complex interdependent factors, such as the high cost of living (including childcare), and high levels of competition for entry level jobs.

Definition:

"Worklessness is defined as detachment from the formal labour market in particular areas, and among particular groups.

Workless individuals include individuals who are unemployed and claiming unemployment benefits, individuals who are economically inactive and eligible for inactive benefits (who may or may not be claiming them), and individuals who are working exclusively in the informal economy (who may or may not be also claiming benefits)."