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April sees lowest unemployment rate in seven years

Fri, 15 May 2015

Chief Minister Allan Bell
Chief Minister Allan Bell

The Isle of Man saw its lowest unemployment rate in April for seven years.

The rate remains at 19 per cent; 219 people signed onto the register during that month and 250 entered into employment.

A third of long-term unemployed on the Island are under the age of 30.

Chief Minister Allan Bell explains why it's happening: 


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