5,000 extra seasonal jobs created

The age of techonology has not made the task of job hunting any easier. The last time I applied for jobs on the web - ie registering with agencies, filling in online applications etc the worthwhile responses were minimal but I was absolutely swamped with job offers and various promises of prospects. Too bad the majority of them were from over seas ie "summer camp in the USA". Miles and miles of internet spam totally irrelevent to my skills match, age and residential status.

but you would believe the news if it was negative ie unemployment going up wouldn't you . Speaks volumes about your character .

can't be bothered to get out of bed I'm afraid .

sorry should be £4000 . hit the wrong key

I think you'll find that most temp contracts will be taken by students looking for extra money, so they won't be signing on thus not claiming benefit. It might be an idea if you get your facts right before spouting such rubbish. As for people 'working for free' in charity shops, surely if they are not getting paid for working they will be entitled to benefits, i think you'll find it's called volunteer work. And at least they are actually doing something to justify their benefits, rather than sitting at home smoking and drinking....

If labour hadn't messed things up sooo badly , austerity wouldn't be needed now would it ?

ndjohnson - and you are only going to get that when you create a climate that makes investing worthwhile in the UK - at present there are much more profitable opportunities elsewhere

A sensible Government would offer up front cost free incentives - eg zero Corporation Tax on profits for 25 years for all new investment in new manufacturing businesses but don't hold you breath - this government is not that sensible.

Labour are opposed in principle to free enterprise - they want State control of everything - manufacturing's share of GSP halved under them and the Lib Dems don't really know what they want - only UKIP offers POSSIBLE salvation .

I agree alanfinddlay1, but the best is yet to come. I am reliably informed from people that I know in the banking sector that the Government are refusing to collect debts from the banking bailout because they want to wait until closer to the election so that they can use the money to show how they have been very clever at reducing the deficit. Also they want to give large tax breaks just before the election to help them get re-elected, but plan to take it back again just after the election by further austerity measures.