A nomis report from the Office for National Statistics shows that just 1.0% of all people under pensionable age who are available for, and actively seeking work are claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance*. The figure of 1.0% is a record low for South Somerset and is much better than the South West average of 1.5% and is also well under half the national average of 2.4%. Unemployment in South Somerset is at just 4.4% according to figures also recently published in the nomis report**. Full story: Read more
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The Visitor. Magazine covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Since 1983.