The rate of people considered “economically inactive” – defined as those aged between 16 to 64 years old not in work or looking for a job – edged lower to 21.8%, the ONS said.
The number of job vacancies also decreased, falling to 841,000 in the July to September period.
“Vacancies have fallen once more, with most industries seeing a fall on the quarter,” said David Freeman of the ONS.
“However, the total still remains a little above its pre-pandemic level.”
