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Youth unemployment rises in Northern Ireland as benefit claims increase

Unemployment among 16-24 year olds in Northern Ireland reached 8.2%, with benefit claims rising by 800 to 62,700 in August, according to official data.

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NewsYouth unemployment rises in Northern Ireland as benefit claims increase

Unemployment among 16-24 year olds in Northern Ireland reached 8.2%, with benefit claims rising by 800 to 62,700 in August, according to official data.

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