The number of people unemployed in the UK has fallen again, leaving the jobless rate at 7.8 per cent. Figures show total unemployment stood at 2.45 million for the three months to January, down 33,000 on the figure for the previous three months. <br/><br/>But long-term unemployment, covering those out of work for more than a year, rose by 61,000 to 687,000. The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance fell by 32,300 to 1.59 million in February. <br/><br/>The Office for National Statistics said that unemployment and employment were both falling because of a rising number of people being classed as economically inactive. Reacting to the figures, Work and Pensions Secretary Yvette Cooper said the fall in unemployment for the third month in a row is very welcome, but should remain cautious.