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| 2,000 more now out of work in NI | 2,000 more now out of work in NI |
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| The number of people out of work in Northern Ireland is continuing to rise steadily, figures released on Tuesday have shown. | The number of people out of work in Northern Ireland is continuing to rise steadily, figures released on Tuesday have shown. |
| The latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) figures revealed that the number claiming job seeker's allowance in Northern Ireland now stands at 46,100. | The latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) figures revealed that the number claiming job seeker's allowance in Northern Ireland now stands at 46,100. |
| The figure marks a rise of 2,000 in the past month. | The figure marks a rise of 2,000 in the past month. |
| During the last year, the Northern Ireland unemployment rate has increased from 4.6% to the latest figure, 6.1%. | During the last year, the Northern Ireland unemployment rate has increased from 4.6% to the latest figure, 6.1%. |
| Commenting on the figures, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said: "Unemployment levels in Northern Ireland have continued to rise, as the global recession continues to impact on our local economy. | |
| "We have not been alone in experiencing a deterioration in labour market conditions. | "We have not been alone in experiencing a deterioration in labour market conditions. |
| "Most UK regions and EU countries have also recorded large increases in their unemployment figures. However, the current Northern Ireland rate remains below both the UK and European Union averages." | "Most UK regions and EU countries have also recorded large increases in their unemployment figures. However, the current Northern Ireland rate remains below both the UK and European Union averages." |