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11/06/2014
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%.
(MH/JP)
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%.
(MH/JP)
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20 April 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.
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.
19 August 2016
Latest Unemployment Figures 'Disappointing' - SF
Sinn Féin have said that they are "disappointed" at the latest unemployment figures for July from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Latest Unemployment Figures 'Disappointing' - SF
Sinn Féin have said that they are "disappointed" at the latest unemployment figures for July from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
15 November 2012
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.
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.
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.
22 May 2012
ILO Warns Of Youth Unemployment Crisis
A new report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has revealed that almost 13% of young people worldwide are out of work, and their situation is unlikely to improve in the next four years. The report also shows that many skilled young people are being forced into part-time and unskilled work.
ILO Warns Of Youth Unemployment Crisis
A new report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has revealed that almost 13% of young people worldwide are out of work, and their situation is unlikely to improve in the next four years. The report also shows that many skilled young people are being forced into part-time and unskilled work.
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