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Jun 2021
Harrogate district unemployment falls by 10%
The number of people on out-of-work benefits in the Harrogate district fell by over 350 in May, a decrease of 10% on the previous month.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics show 3,185 people were claiming out-of-work benefits as of May 13 — down from 3,545 in April.
This accounts for 3.4% of the local population, which is below the UK average of 6%.
From May 17, indoor hospitality venues such as bars and restaurants were able to reopen with social distancing measures in place.
David Simister, chief executive of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce, said:
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Financial support for those out of work includes Universal Credit and Job Seekers’ Allowance.
Figures in the district have remained stable throughout the pandemic, which suggests the government furlough scheme has protected many staff from redundancy.
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