Benefit claimant numbers now top 440,000

More than 440,000 people are signing on for benefits, it emerged today.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2009 - 21:30

More than 440,000 people are signing on for benefits, it emerged today.

Despite the staggering figure, the rate of increase in people seeking help to make ends meet eased last month bringing the unemployment rate to 12.4%.

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