Blackpool revealed to have one of the highest unemployment rates in England

New research has revealed the areas in England with the highest unemployment rates and Blackpool features on the list.

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The experts at Make My Blinds have carried out research to reveal the areas of England with the highest unemployment figures and average working hours.

Blackpool has a 5.2 per cent unemployment rate – the ninth highest in England.

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Birmingham ranked the highest with a 7.8 per cent unemployment rate.

According to a recent survey by Make My Blinds, Blackpool has been revealed to have one of the highest unemployment rates in England at 5.2 per centAccording to a recent survey by Make My Blinds, Blackpool has been revealed to have one of the highest unemployment rates in England at 5.2 per cent
According to a recent survey by Make My Blinds, Blackpool has been revealed to have one of the highest unemployment rates in England at 5.2 per cent

The top 10 areas of England with the highest unemployment rates are:

Birmingham – 7.8 per cent.

South Tyneside – 7.6 per cent.

Wolverhampton – 7.2 per cent.

Slough – 6.5 per cent.

Manchester – 5.8 per cent.

Walsall – 5.8 per cent.

Luton – 5.6 per cent.

Croydon – 5.4 per cent.

Bradford – 5.2 per cent.

Blackpool – 5.2 per cent.

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