| Month | Thousands |
|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | 245 |
| Feb 2022 | 248 |
| Mar 2022 | 250 |
| Apr 2022 | 247 |
| May 2022 | 255 |
| Jun 2022 | 260 |
| Jul 2022 | 268 |
| Aug 2022 | 275 |
| Sep 2022 | 282 |
| Oct 2022 | 280 |
| Nov 2022 | 289 |
| Dec 2022 | 295 |
Explain one likely reason for the overall increase in the number of young people claiming unemployment benefits in the UK over the time period shown.