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| Rise in NI unemployment figures | Rise in NI unemployment figures |
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| There has been another increase in the number of unemployed people in Northern Ireland. | There has been another increase in the number of unemployed people in Northern Ireland. |
| The December increase has resulted in the largest annual increase in more than 37 years. | The December increase has resulted in the largest annual increase in more than 37 years. |
| The number of people claiming unemployment related benefits in NI increased by 1,800 last month, which was smaller than the November figures. | The number of people claiming unemployment related benefits in NI increased by 1,800 last month, which was smaller than the November figures. |
| The construction industry accounted for 44% of the rise in claimants in December. | |
| Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said the rising number of claimants was "reflecting the continuing impact of the economic downturn". | |
| "There has been an increase of 10,000 over the last six months, including an additional 1,800 over the month to December 2008," she said. | |
| "This has been a rapid change over a relatively short period of time and there is still a degree of uncertainty about the severity and potential duration of the downturn. | |
| "While the challenging economic conditions are a global phenomenon, we shouldn't forget that this is a difficult time for the individuals and families concerned." | |
| Meanwhile, a financial services company has said it will create 40 jobs in an expansion in north Belfast. | |
| Prestige Insurance Holdings is taking over 22,000 sq ft facilities at Jennymount Business Park. | |
| The jobs will mostly be in financial advisory roles, relating to insurance claims. |