Statistics & related data
The growth of claimant unemployment to vacancy ratio by area
This latest piece of research by LGA Analysis and Research examines how the number of unfilled vacancies has changed over the past year at local authority district level. The report analyses the growth in JSA claimant count unemployment to live unfilled vacancy ratio as at May 2009 and May 2008. Source last updated: 13 Jul 2009.
The growth of claimant unemployment by broad occupation and area - June 2009
This latest piece of research by the Local Govenment Association (LGA) examines how unemployment has changed over the past year at local authority district level.
Labour market statistics, April 2009
Latest data released by the Office for National Statistics
Financial crisis: UK job losses
Since the start of October 2008, thousands of jobs cuts have been announced across all sectors of the UK economy. Here is a roundup of the major losses so far and where they have occurred.
UK unemployment map
Click through the Telegraph unemployment map to find out where the UK recession is having the biggest impact on jobs. The map, updated every month, gives the latest count of those claiming unemployment benefits in the UK.
BBC UK jobs tracker
The BBC News website is keeping track of jobs lost and created. It is not a comprehensive study but a snapshot from around the UK since 1 January.