February 2012 claimant rates by ward more >>
| Claimant rates | Highest Ward rate in district | % change in unemployment since February 2011 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 11 | February 12 | Ward | Rate | Ward | Change | ||
| England and Wales | 3.7% | 4.1% | |||||
| East Midlands | 3.5% | 4.0% | |||||
| Lincolnshire | 3.4% | 3.8% | |||||
| Boston | 3.8% | 4.2% | Fenside | 8.2% | Pilgrim | 1.2% | |
| East Lindsey | 3.9% | 4.3% | Scarbrough | 11.3% | Trinity | 2.7% | |
| Lincoln | 4.9% | 5.5% | Abbey | 9.1% | Abbey | 1.6% | |
| North Kesteven | 2.1% | 2.4% | Sleaford Westholme | 6.1% | Sleaford Westholme | 2.0% | |
| South Holland | 3.2% | 3.4% | Spalding St Paul's | 5.6% | Sutton Bridge | 0.9% | |
| South Kesteven | 2.6% | 2.9% | Earlesfield | 7.4% | Morkery | 1.8% | |
| West Lindsey | 3.4% | 4.1% | Gainsborough SW | 12.7% | Gainsborough SW | 2.0% | |
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Local headlines
During February 2012, the number of people unemployed and claiming benefits in Lincolnshire increased by 358 people (2%) on the previous month. In total, 16,390 people in Lincolnshire were claiming unemployment benefit during January (11% more than at the same time last year). Lincolnshire’s overall unemployment rate has increased 0.1% to 3.8%, but remains below regional and national rates of 4.0% and 4.1% respectively, both of which also increased by 0.1%.
Job announcements this month include:
- Work has started on a new Lincoln hotel which will create 50 jobs
- A fast food outlet and a new pub are being built in Gainsborough, creating 115 jobs between them
- A Lincolnshire-based charity that provides further education for learning disabled students has announced it will cut up to 350 jobs
- 40 jobs were lost from a Skegness based company when it ceased trading at the beginning of the month
- A new bar in Lincoln will create up to 12 jobs
From BBC News
Moody's downgrades Spanish banks
Ratings agency Moody's cuts the credit ratings of 16 Spanish banks, as shares in struggling lender Bankia fell another 14%.
European shares knocked by Spain
European stock markets open lower after a ratings agency downgrades 16 Spanish banks and uncertainty continues about the fate of Greece.
China property prices fall again
Chinese property prices continued to fall during April after the government kept policies in place to curb speculation.
Useful links
Lincolnshire Economic and Business Briefing
This briefing provides an up to date national, regional and local overview of how businesses are faring.
Lincolnshire – A Local Economic Assessment 2011
Part of the Drivers for Change series. The economic assessment for Lincolnshire aims to provide a clear understanding of the county’s economy – including the current position and how it may change in the future.
Key national indicators
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Office for National Statistics
Internet Access Quarterly Update, 2012 Q1
This statistical bulletin provides estimates of adult internet users and non-users in the UK.
Regional Labour Market, May 2012
This bulletin shows the latest key labour market statistics for the regions and countries of Great Britain along with statistics for local authorities, travel-to-work areas and parliamentary constituencies.
Labour Market Statistics, May 2012
This Statistical Bulletin contains the latest estimates for employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, claimant count, average earnings, labour productivity, vacancies and labour disputes.
Avoidable Mortality in England and Wales - 2010
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