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Thursday, October 22, 2026
U.K.U.K. — Claimant Count Change
Economic
The Claimant Count Change for the UK reflects the monthly change in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits. It serves as an important indicator of the labor market's health and provides insights into changes in unemployment levels.
Latest · Sep
30.3K+10.9K
cons. 19.4K·prior 7K
History
ONS · ONS:BCJDUK Claimant Count (000s)
Previous releases
| Date | Period | Actual | Consensus | Prior | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Sep | 30.3K | 19.4K | 7K | +10.9K |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Jul | 27.8 | 8.3 | -11.8 | +19.5 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Jul | -11 | 11.2 | -6.4 | -22.2 |