A typically depressing statistic from the recession which is gripping the UK throughout 2009 is the lack of jobs for university graduates.

According to research, there are almost 50 university leavers fighting it out for every job – up from 30 in 2008.

Inevitably, the problem is exacerbated by there being even fewer jobs to apply for.

But what are businesses and graduates on your patch saying?

Maybe your local university is teaming up with employers to foster relations and help students find work.