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After a spike in the unemployment figures in February, the latest figures reveal most areas across Kent and Medway are on the way back down. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed 40,280 people across the county were jobless in the adjusted figures for March – down 40 on the previous month. And April’s figures – while subject to change – suggest the downward trend continues. It comes amid continued uncertainty by businesses as to the economic forecast. Overall, 3.6% of those living in Kent and Medway are out of work. That compares with the national unemployment rate for the three mo…

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