The number of people claiming out of work benefits in Sunderland has increased, according to the latest figures.
Statistics show that 5,710 people were in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance and unemployment Universal Credit in August, up from 5,610 in July. The figure in June stood at 5,785.
In the North East, the number of unemployed stood at 77,000, meaning six per cent of people in the region are currently without work and
The number of South Tynesiders claiming out of work benefits has risen slightly in the past month, new figures have revealed.
Statistics show that 4,070 people in the borough were in receipt of the benefit in August, up from 4,025 in July. The figure in June stood at 4,155.
The number of people in Hartlepool claiming out of work benefits has continued to rise, according to new figures. Statistics show that 3,625 people in the town were in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance and unemployment-related Universal Credit in August, up from 3,600 in July. The figure in June stood at 3,505. In the Stockton North constituency, 2,255 people were claiming in August, slightly down from 2,265 in July, while in Sedgefield, the claimant count stood at 1,290 people last month, down from 1,300 in July.
Figures published by the Office for National Statistics show that 1,360 people in the Isle of Wight area were claiming ‘out of work benefits’ during August 2017.
The figures show fall of 20 since July, when there were 1,380 claimants, and a rise of 100 from August 2016 (1,260 JSA claimants).
New measures
The measure of those receiving ‘out of work benefits has been changed by the Office of National Statistics. In the past, it was based purely on those claiming Job Seekers Allowance.
The change now includes Universal Credit and is still experimental, so ONS says, will not necessarily be a true reflection of the situation.
The ONS say,
The Claimant Count is the number of people claiming benefit principally for the reason of being unemployed.
This is measured by combining the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and National Insurance credits with the number of people receiving Universal Credit principally for the reason of being unemployed. Claimants declare that they are out of work, capable of, available for and actively seeking work during the week in which the claim is made.
The measure of the number of people receiving Universal Credit principally for the reason of being unemployed is still being developed by the Department for Work and Pensions.
Consequently this component of the total Claimant Count does not yet correctly reflect the target population of unemployed claimants and is subject to revisions. For this reason, the Claimant Count is currently designated as Experimental Statistics.
ABC Note: People not actively seeing work are not counted as unemployed. This presents a very misleading figure. The Northern Powerhouse is certainly not creating jobs according to these latest figures.
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