The human story of long-term unemployment

Behind the dreadful and rising UK unemployment figures are millions of very personal stories. This video provides us with an insight into one man’s relentless search for work.

1,500 applications eventually lead to one interview for accountant Steven Stubbs, a visually-impaired, well-qualified accountant living in an unemployment black spot. Mr Stubbs’ persistence is inspirational - but will it be enough to help him find the work he wants? A telling insight into the problems faced by the long-term unemployed in the UK.

Here is the video - well worth a watch: