Unemployment Rises Across Harborough
Written by HFM News on 23rd March 2021
The number of people unemployed across Harborough has increased, as the impact of the pandemic on the economy continues to be felt.
1,950 people were out of work and claiming benefits last month – 85 more than in January.
Figures out today show the jobless total is nearly three times what it was before the first lockdown in March last year.
They show 590 people aged 18 to 24 are unemployed – 30% of the total number of people out of work.
Harborough Jobs Week is running all this week to help people looking for jobs – more here:
