North East is worst for unemployment
Unemployment figures show 134,000 people are unemployed in the North East. That's a rise of 10.3% since the last quarter.
- Jonny Blair
Jobs could go as council considers cuts
Durham has been discussing how to cut a further £100 million from its budget.
And as well as future services being reduced, more job losses are expected.
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