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15/06/2017
Number Of Unemployment Claimants Falls
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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11 June 2014
Unemployment Falls For 17th Consecutive Month
Newly published figures show that the number of people claiming unemployment benefit fell by 500 in May, the 17th reduction in a row. The labour Force Survey revealed that there are now 55,500 people claiming unemployment in Northern Ireland – at 6.3% of the total workforce, the figures remains above the UK average of 3.2%.
Unemployment Falls For 17th Consecutive Month
Newly published figures show that the number of people claiming unemployment benefit fell by 500 in May, the 17th reduction in a row. The labour Force Survey revealed that there are now 55,500 people claiming unemployment in Northern Ireland – at 6.3% of the total workforce, the figures remains above the UK average of 3.2%.
12 November 2003
UK employment total rises by 300,000
Labour market statistics released today show the number of people in work is up by 300,000 over the last year. This month's Labour Force survey shows employment growing and unemployment on a downward trend. The number of people in work increased by 28,000 this quarter and is more than 300,000 higher than a year ago – so topping 28.2 million people.
UK employment total rises by 300,000
Labour market statistics released today show the number of people in work is up by 300,000 over the last year. This month's Labour Force survey shows employment growing and unemployment on a downward trend. The number of people in work increased by 28,000 this quarter and is more than 300,000 higher than a year ago – so topping 28.2 million people.
05 August 2015
Unemployment In Ireland Drops - CSO
Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has said the continuing fall in unemployment in Ireland shows the success of the Government's continued efforts to create jobs and help people back into work. The number of people unemployed in July was 208,900, a decrease of 32,400 compared to July 2014.
Unemployment In Ireland Drops - CSO
Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has said the continuing fall in unemployment in Ireland shows the success of the Government's continued efforts to create jobs and help people back into work. The number of people unemployed in July was 208,900, a decrease of 32,400 compared to July 2014.
04 April 2017
Unemployment Figures Fall Between February And March
New figures have revealed official unemployment numbers have dropped 0.2% between February and March. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) publication states the official unemployment rate has fallen from 6.6% to 6.4%, and from 8.3% compared with March last year.
Unemployment Figures Fall Between February And March
New figures have revealed official unemployment numbers have dropped 0.2% between February and March. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) publication states the official unemployment rate has fallen from 6.6% to 6.4%, and from 8.3% compared with March last year.
12 October 2005
Unemployment falls, but claimant count rises
The number of unemployed people in the UK fell by 7,000 to 1.4 million between June and August, the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed.
Unemployment falls, but claimant count rises
The number of unemployed people in the UK fell by 7,000 to 1.4 million between June and August, the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy start with scattered showers, the showers becoming more isolated and largely confined to the south this morning. Becoming brighter this afternoon, the best of any sunnier spells across northern counties. Northerly winds easing. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
