Figures released by the Office for National Statistics today (Wednesday) show that 25 fewer people were in work during the month of June compared to the same period last year.
A total of 1,245 Island residents were claiming the unemployment benefit Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) last month, compared to 1,220 in June 2015.
105 more people were in work in June compared to May, when 1,350 people were claiming JSA on the Isle of Wight.
