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Unemployment lowest in seven years

Figures are up from last month, but still lowest in years

The Island's unemployment figures went up last month, but it's still the lowest July figure for seven years.

Twenty-two more people were out of work than in June, which is 144 fewer people than this time last year.

The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.

Chief Minister Allan Bell says despite the promising figures, it's not the time for complacency:

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