- Thursday, 18 February 2010IVA advice may be needed by the rising number of Britons seeking unemployment benefits in the face of an uncertain job market.
The government's latest Labour Market Survey reveals that while the level of unemployment fell for the second consecutive month, down by 3,000 to reach 2.46 million, the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) has increased.
The JSA claimant count increased by 23,500 between December 2009 and January 2010 to reach 1.64 million, the highest figures since April 1997.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Yvette Cooper said the figures indicate that continued support is needed for those out of work.
"We know things are going to be tough for a while and we expect further increases in unemployment before the summer," she said.
"That's why it's so important to increase help for people now, not cut it back."
Head of the UK Travelex trading desk, Mark Bolsom, attributed the rise in the claimant count to people taking on temporary work as a "stop gap", as they struggle to find a permanent position.
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