Unemployment Triples Across Harborough During Lockdown
Written by HFM News on 16th July 2020
Unemployment across the Harborough District has more than tripled during the Cornavirus pandemic lockdown.
Figures released today show 2,150 people were out of work and claiming Universal Credit in May, compared with 705 in March.
3.9% of the working population in the District are now unemployed, while 11,500 people have been furloughed by their employers and are being supported by the government scheme to cover 80% of their salary.
