16/07/2003
NI unemployment figures rise
Northern Ireland unemployment figures have shown a rise for the second month in a row, according to latest figures.
The seasonally adjusted total for people claiming job seekers' allowance showed an increase of 200 on June compared to May. At present Northern Ireland's jobless total stands at 41,000 people or 5.3% of the workforce.
Northern Ireland's statistics are presently lower than five other UK regions: London (7.0%), North East (6.4%), West Midlands (5.7%), Scotland (5.6%) and Yorkshire & the Humber (5.4%).
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The seasonally adjusted total for people claiming job seekers' allowance showed an increase of 200 on June compared to May. At present Northern Ireland's jobless total stands at 41,000 people or 5.3% of the workforce.
Northern Ireland's statistics are presently lower than five other UK regions: London (7.0%), North East (6.4%), West Midlands (5.7%), Scotland (5.6%) and Yorkshire & the Humber (5.4%).
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