Number of York jobseekers and people claiming benefits remains stable

unemployment1 Figures released by the Office for National Statistics have shown continued low unemployment rates in York.

The figures show a 24.8 per cent fall in the number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance in the past twelve months.

Preliminary statistics have shown an increase of 17 residents claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) and Universal Credit claimants (out of work) in October compared to last month’s figures meaning there are now 945 claimants in the city.

However this is a decrease of 95 residents from October 2015.

The Jobseekers Allowance claimant count for York represents 0.4 per cent of the working population and contrasts to the regional average which stands at 1.6 per cent. The figures are also much lower than the national average which stands at 1.2 per cent.

Statistics released today by the Department for Work and Pensions have shown that the number of people claiming benefits in York has fallen and shown York to be the third best performing local authority in the region.

As of May 2016 the number of people claiming benefits is 8,990, a figure which represents a fall of 120 from the previous quarter February 2016. The figure represents 6.5 per cent of the working population in York, compared to 13.1 per cent in the region and 11.5 per cent nationally.

Cllr Keith Aspden, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economic Development at City of York Council said: “It is pleasing to see that the number of jobseekers in York is continuing to fall year on year. We are committed to supporting residents, as shown by recent job fairs in the city. We will also continue to work with businesses across York to grow the economy and develop and retain talent.”

Number of York jobseekers falls by 20 compared to August

DIFF-HAPPY-JOBS-940 Figures released by the Office of National Statistics show a 26.4 percent reduction over the past year in the number of people claiming jobseekers allowance in York.

In September 2015 there were 720 claimants.

However, the number of residents claiming Universal Credit rose from 638 in August to 648 in September. This is the second successive month when long term unemployed numbers in the City have increased.

However it comes at a time when some employers are saying that they are having difficulty filling vacancies. First York blamed the lack of drivers on recent service interruptions.

Number of York jobseekers stable

Preliminary statistics have shown no change to the number of residents claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) in August compared to the previous month’s figures meaning there are 550 claimants in the city.

In August 2015 there were 765 claimants.

The number of residents claiming Universal Credit rose by four throughout August, bringing the total to 638.

The figures released by the Office of National Statistics today which show a 28.1 percent reduction over the past year of the number of people claiming jobseekers allowance in York.

The Jobseekers Allowance claimant count for York represents 0.4 per cent of the working population and contrasts to the regional average which stands at 1.7 per cent. The figures are also much lower than the national average which stands at 1.3 per cent. (more…)

Small unemployment fall in York over last month

The statistics also demonstrate the number of young people (aged 18-24) claiming Jobseekers Allowance has fallen by 54.6 per cent in the past year. The news comes as York will host its sixth Apprenticeship Recruitment Event at West Offices on Wednesday 24 August, from 4-7pm, which offers people the chance to meet with recruiting employers, training providers and receive specialist careers advice.
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Record low number of jobless in York

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics have shown a 31 per cent fall in the number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance in York in the past twelve months.

Preliminary statistics have shown a fall of 80 residents claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) and Universal Credit claimants (out of work) in June compared to last month’s figures meaning there are now 825 claimants in the city.

The Jobseekers Allowance claimant count for York represents 0.4 per cent of the working population and contrasts to the regional average which stands at 1.8 per cent. The figures are also much lower than the national average which stands at 1.4 per cent.

The figures also demonstrate the number of young people (aged 18-24) claiming Jobseekers Allowance has fallen by 60 per cent in the past year.
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Fall in the number of jobseekers and people claiming benefits in York

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics have shown a 31.7 per cent fall in the number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance in the past twelve months.

Preliminary statistics have shown a fall of 50 residents claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) and Universal Credit claimants (out of work) in February compared to last month’s figures meaning there are now 940 claimants in the city.

The Jobseekers Allowance claimant count for York represents 0.5 per cent of the working population and contrasts to the regional average which stands at 1.9 per cent. The figures are also much lower than the national average which stands at 1.5 per cent.

The figures also demonstrate the number of young people (aged 18-24) claiming Jobseekers Allowance has fallen by 48.3 per cent in the past year.

As of November 2015 the number of people claiming benefits is 9,120, a figure which represents a fall of 190 from August 2015. The figure represents 6.7 per cent of the working population in York, compared to 13.3 per cent in the region and 11.8 per cent nationally.
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Jobless numbers in York down again

Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics have shown a fall of 60 residents claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) and Universal Credit claimants (out of work) in March 2016 compared to last month’s figures, meaning there are now 970 claimants in the city.

The Jobseekers Allowance claimant count for York represents 0.5 per cent of the working population and contrasts to the regional average which stands at 2 per cent. The figures are also much lower than the national average which stands at 1.5 per cent.

Statistics from the Annual Population Survey have shown an increase in the number of people in Employment in January-December 2015 has increased by 5.3 per cent in York compared to the figures for 2014.

The number of people in employment in 2015 was 102,000, representing 76.3 per cent of the working age population, contrasting to the regional average which stands at 72.5 per cent and the national average which is 73.6 per cent.

The figures also showed an increase in the number of residents working full time in the city with an increase of 11.3 per cent compared to 2014.

The news comes after more than 800 people attended the York Jobs Fair earlier this month. The event offered the chance for residents to receive advice and speak to over 60 organisations who were hiring in the city.

Unemployment falls again in York

City of York Council has welcomed figures that have shown the number of York residents claiming Jobseekers Allowance and Universal Credit (out of employment) has again fallen.

The statistics, released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), show there are now 1,025 claimants in York, a fall of 210 (17 per cent) from November 2014 and of 27 residents claiming jobseekers allowance and Universal Credit in the last month.

The figures also showed the number of young people claiming Jobseekers Allowance or Universal Credit has also fallen by 63.27 per cent in the last year.

Councillor Keith Aspden, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economic Development of City of York Council said:

“I am pleased that the long-term figures show a reduction in the number of claimants in the past 12 months. As an Executive we remain committed to working with partners across the city to support residents looking for work. With the recent positive news in relation to York’s economy with announcements such as the York Central proposals, the opening of the Hiscox offices and the announcement regarding the BID will hopefully see this positive trend continue and offer more opportunities for York residents.”

Unemployment now 0.5% in York

The number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance in York has fallen to 726 according to figures published by the ONS today.

This represents 0.5% of the working population.

There were 462 men and 264 women seeking work in the City.

The figure represents a fall of 592 over the last 12 months.

Number of York jobseekers falls for seventh consecutive month

Figures released today that show the number of York residents claiming Job Seekers Allowance has fallen by 47.6 per cent in the last 12 months.

The statistics, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), show there are now 722 claimants in York, a fall of 41 from last month and of 653 from September 2014.

Today’s figures showed the number of jobseekers in York has fallen for the seventh consecutive month and also highlighted a 67.2 per cent fall in the Youth unemployment count since September 2014.

The claimant count represents 0.5 per cent of the working population and contrasts to the regional average which stands at 2.2 per cent. The figures are also much lower than the national average which stands at 1.6 per cent.

The news comes following last month’s York Jobs Fair which attracted over 800 residents taking the chance to gain advice and speak to a number of businesses about vacancies in the city.

There are a large number of job vacancies in York at present (click) including a number at the Council (click)

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