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   FSB comment on unemployment figures
John Walker, National Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses, said: “The story around unemployment figures has been the same month in, month out. And this month is no different with female and youth unemployment, plus people claiming Jobseekers Allowance, rising yet again. The Government needs to take action to stem this trend once and for all. Aspiring to create 100,000 female owned businesses, and providing mentoring will help incentivise those budding female entrepreneurs set up in business. “Bringing forward the youth contract, and ensuring young people can use these opportunities from day one of signing on for Jobseekers Allowance, will ensure that young people are getting the skills they need early on and not losing out at the very beginning of their career. And also allowing people to take part in Work Trials from day one of signing on will help create 46,000 new jobs. Unemployment is at a 17 year high and has been rising for too long now. It is time the Government put in practical steps to prevent this from happening yet again.” Due to problems with spam only SalfordOnline members can now leave comments. Becoming a member of SalfordOnline only takes a minute, just hit the red Join Us button at the top right hand side of the page to create your Personal account. Got a news story? Need help with publicity for an event in Salford? Send it to newsdesk@salfordonline.com or call the SalfordOnline newsdesk on 0161 789 5377. |
