Wales has worst UK economic inactivity rate, says ONS
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One in four in Wales is economically inactive, although jobless rate is better than the UK average.

Wales has the highest rate in the UK of working age people not in employment or looking for a job, according to new estimates.

Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest that 28.4% of 16-64 year olds in Wales were economically inactive in the three months to April, compared to a UK average of 22.3%.

But the jobless rate in Wales of 3.5% was lower than the UK average of 4.4%.

The ONS has warned that the figures should be treated with caution because of shrinking response rates to its survey.

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Long-term sickness is the biggest reason, followed by studying and home-making.