Benefits Claims Soar in Wake of North Sea Oil Crisis

The number of people claiming out-of-work benefits has soared in the north east in the wake of an oil crisis which has cost more than 70,000 jobs, new research shows.

The Scottish Parliament Information Centre found a fall in the number of house sales and planning applications, as well a drop in the number of people staying in hotels.

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