Concern at high number of long-term unemployed young people

The number of people on the Live Register fell to its lowest level since 2008 in July, according to latest figures from the CSO.

Concern at high number of long-term unemployed young people

The Live Register fell by 3,000 (1.2%) between June and July to 256,800, the lowest total since October 2008.

The number of long-term claimants in July was 113,928, 19.7% lower than at the same time last year.

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