Newham had among the highest combined rates of furlough and unemployment in Britain

Selected local authorities, September 2021

Benefit claimant count

Furlough rate

%

5

10

15

Newham

Haringey

Birmingham

Blackpool

UK average

Richmond upon Thames

York

Wokingham

Isles of Scilly

Guardian graphic | Source: ONS, HMRC. Note: local authorities selected from among the highest and lowest furlough and benefit claimant rates