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14/06/2017
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland has dropped, new figures have revealed.
A total of 31,200 people claimed in May 2017, according to the latest labour market survey.
The rate is above the UK averages of 4.6%, however it is below the European Union rate for March 2017.
(CD/LM)
A total of 31,200 people claimed in May 2017, according to the latest labour market survey.
The rate is above the UK averages of 4.6%, however it is below the European Union rate for March 2017.
(CD/LM)
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14 December 2016
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
There has been a drop in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland. According to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), 500 fewer people were claiming unemployment benefits in November, bring the total to 33,600. The Northern Ireland rate of 5.7% is above the UK average.
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
There has been a drop in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland. According to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), 500 fewer people were claiming unemployment benefits in November, bring the total to 33,600. The Northern Ireland rate of 5.7% is above the UK average.
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