Architects have been knocked sideways by this recession. Since 2008 they have borne the brunt of cancelled projects and have been hit by more job losses than any other profession. Between February 2008 and March 2009 the number of architects claiming job seeker's allowance soared by 760%. Although these shocking statistics have stabilised somewhat - 1,105 architects were claiming benefits at the last count in January compared with 1,220 in October 2010 - the RIBA believes many more are subsisting without claiming benefits, masking the severity of the situation. On top of that, the number of architecture graduates unable to get level entry jobs has risen from 2.4% to 10.9% in just 12 months as firms freeze recruitment.
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