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Title
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Number of working age people (aged 16-64) who are claiming Job Seeker's Allowance |
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Description
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Number of working age people who are claiming Job Seeker's Allowance. Working age is defined as people aged 16 to 64. The data on which the count is based are derived from the Jobcentre Plus administrative system for paying JSA. They relate to all JSA claimants, including people who do not receive any benefit payment but who sign on for National Insurance credits only to preserve their eligibility for state pension. |
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Unit of analysis
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Number |
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Date available
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May 2024 |
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Frequency of publication
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Monthly |
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Service / policy area
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Economy |
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Subject
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Claimant count |
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Part of
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Job Seeker's Allowance (monthly claimant count) |
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Publisher
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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) |
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Rights
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You may use and re-use this data free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government License - see website for further details. |
