People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency
This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) for the UK and by parliamentary constituency.
This information should not be relied upon as legal or professional advice. Read the disclaimer.
On this page
Latest briefings
-
-
Youth unemployment statistics
This briefing presents the latest statistics on youth unemployment in the UK as well as comparisons with other OECD countries.
-
Proposed unitary authorities 2026: Maps
Maps of the new unitary authorities proposed by the Government in 2026.
Browse by topic
-
Economy, business and transport
Research on the economy, business, transport, and work and incomes. Also includes Economic Indicators and monthly economic updates.
-
Home affairs
Research on communities, crime, equality, family and civil law, justice, immigration, security and culture, media and sport.
-
Parliament and elections
Research on devolution, elections. Parliament, government and local government.
-
Science, environment and technology
Research on energy, enviroment, climate chang, science and technology.
-
Social policy
Research on education, families and social services, health, housing and planning, social security, welfare and pensions.
-
World affairs
Research on Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, international elections, international institutions, defense and overseas territories.
Research for upcoming debates
Research to support debates and legislation, made for members of Parliament and avaliable to the public
More research
-
Data
An overview of the data produced by the Commons Library. Find local-level data, Parliament and elections data, and economic data.
-
Casework
FAQs and explainers produced by Commons Library researchers to help caseworkers with a range of constituent queries.
-
All briefings
Impartial Commons Library briefings going back to 1993, covering parliamentary bills, Commons debates, topical issues and policy.
