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15/08/2012
Unemployment Benefit Claimants Increase By 400
Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, has said that it was time for a renewed and robust strategy to tackle unemployment.
Figures released today for the period April - June 2012 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate was up 0.9 percentage points over the quarter at 7.6%.
More recent figures for July 2012 show that the number of unemployment benefit claimants increased by 400 from the previous month’s revised figure.
Commenting on the figures, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said: "While figures show that unemployment has increased over the quarter, the rate of unemployment in Northern Ireland (7.6%) is still below the equivalent rates in the UK (8.0%), European Union (10.3%) and the Republic of Ireland (14.6%).
"This year the Eurozone continues to face a very challenging economic climate and the level of growth in the global economy has been disappointing.
"Last month the UK also reported three consecutive quarters of falling output. We therefore need to place the latest unemployment figures in this wider context of weak external demand."
The Minister continued: "I believe there are many opportunities available for local businesses. That is why I have asked Invest NI to work with the wider business base in Northern Ireland and redouble our efforts to boost employment through initiatives such as Boosting Business and the Jobs fund. I would encourage local businesses looking to grow and create jobs to contact Invest NI on 0800 181 4422 for advice on what support might be available.
"There are many opportunities remain to be exploited in overseas markets, which has been clearly demonstrated by Wrightbus this week after it secured a £40million deal in Singapore. We need more local businesses to follow this path."
(CD/GK)
Figures released today for the period April - June 2012 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate was up 0.9 percentage points over the quarter at 7.6%.
More recent figures for July 2012 show that the number of unemployment benefit claimants increased by 400 from the previous month’s revised figure.
Commenting on the figures, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said: "While figures show that unemployment has increased over the quarter, the rate of unemployment in Northern Ireland (7.6%) is still below the equivalent rates in the UK (8.0%), European Union (10.3%) and the Republic of Ireland (14.6%).
"This year the Eurozone continues to face a very challenging economic climate and the level of growth in the global economy has been disappointing.
"Last month the UK also reported three consecutive quarters of falling output. We therefore need to place the latest unemployment figures in this wider context of weak external demand."
The Minister continued: "I believe there are many opportunities available for local businesses. That is why I have asked Invest NI to work with the wider business base in Northern Ireland and redouble our efforts to boost employment through initiatives such as Boosting Business and the Jobs fund. I would encourage local businesses looking to grow and create jobs to contact Invest NI on 0800 181 4422 for advice on what support might be available.
"There are many opportunities remain to be exploited in overseas markets, which has been clearly demonstrated by Wrightbus this week after it secured a £40million deal in Singapore. We need more local businesses to follow this path."
(CD/GK)
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UUP Comments On Latest Unemployment Figures
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson Sandra Overend MLA has commented on the latest unemployment figures which have been released. They show that an additional 600 people were added to the local claimant count which now stands at 64,100.
11 September 2013
Unemployment Rate Decreases
Figures released today for the period May - July 2013 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate decreased by 0.9 percentage points over the quarter to 6.9%. More recent figures for August 2013 show that the number of unemployment benefit claimants decreased by 300 over the month.
Unemployment Rate Decreases
Figures released today for the period May - July 2013 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate decreased by 0.9 percentage points over the quarter to 6.9%. More recent figures for August 2013 show that the number of unemployment benefit claimants decreased by 300 over the month.
15 August 2013
Further Decrease In Unemployment Rate
Figures released for the period April - July 2013 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate decreased by 0.7 percentage points over the quarter to 7.5%. More recent figures for July 2013 show that the number of unemployment benefit claimants decreased by 500 over the month.
Further Decrease In Unemployment Rate
Figures released for the period April - July 2013 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate decreased by 0.7 percentage points over the quarter to 7.5%. More recent figures for July 2013 show that the number of unemployment benefit claimants decreased by 500 over the month.
19 August 2016
Latest Unemployment Figures 'Disappointing' - SF
Sinn Féin have said that they are "disappointed" at the latest unemployment figures for July from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Latest Unemployment Figures 'Disappointing' - SF
Sinn Féin have said that they are "disappointed" at the latest unemployment figures for July from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
13 July 2017
Latest Figures Show Unemployment Rate Remains High
The number of people claiming unemployment related benefits in June fell by 600 on the previous month, according to the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA). The Labour Force Survey figures, published on Wednesday 12 July, also show however that the unemployment rate of 5.
Latest Figures Show Unemployment Rate Remains High
The number of people claiming unemployment related benefits in June fell by 600 on the previous month, according to the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA). The Labour Force Survey figures, published on Wednesday 12 July, also show however that the unemployment rate of 5.
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