More than 1,900 people in the Channel Islands were out of work in December according to the latest figures.The job losses come as many businesses have been unable to continue normal operations during the coronavirus pandemic. The latest figures in Jersey show that 1,400 people were actively seeking work in December 2020.
This is 180 fewer than in September 2020, but 520 higher when compared with the previous year.
In Guernsey, 506 people were actively seeking work in December. This is a decrease of 46 compared to the previous month but an increase of 170 compared to the previous year.Politicians in both islands say economic uncertainty will affect the jobs market for some time.
Jersey's Citizens Advice Bureau say despite support from the Government the forecast for unemployment in the island continues to look bleak.
