UK Claimant Count Change
The 'Claimant Count Change' in the UK measures the monthly change in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits. It is an important economic indicator as it provides insight into the health of the labor market and can influence monetary policy decisions. A rising claimant count suggests worsening employment conditions, which can negatively impact consumer confidence and spending, while a decrease indicates improvement. Financial markets often react to this data as it can signal economic trends and potential policy shifts.Next Event
Apr 21, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
17.9
20.5
Dec 16, 2025
20.1
22.3
Nov 11, 2025
29
20.3
Oct 14, 2025
25.8
10.3
Sep 16, 2025
17.4
20.3
Aug 12, 2025
-6.2
19.7
Jul 17, 2025
25.9
17.9
Jun 10, 2025
33.1
9.5
May 13, 2025
5.2
22.3
Apr 15, 2025
18.7
30.3
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