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20/04/2016
Unemployment Rises For Second Consecutive Month
Unemployment has risen for the second month in a row according to the latest Labour Force Survey (LFS).
The report revealed that in those claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland rose by 200 in March. It follows the same rise in February of this year.
The current unemployment rate now stands at 38,600.
However, the rise in March is only the third increase recorded in over three years, the LFS highlights.
The total number of people claiming unemployment benefits has fallen by 26,100 since February 2013.
The full report can be read here(PDF).
(MH)
The report revealed that in those claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland rose by 200 in March. It follows the same rise in February of this year.
The current unemployment rate now stands at 38,600.
However, the rise in March is only the third increase recorded in over three years, the LFS highlights.
The total number of people claiming unemployment benefits has fallen by 26,100 since February 2013.
The full report can be read here(PDF).
(MH)
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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.
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