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)

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