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Younger people most affected by job losses

Rebecca Noonan
Rebecca Noonan

06:52 5 May 2020


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The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has found younger workers have been worst affected by job losses and temporary layoffs.

That's one of the findings of research being published by government economists today.

Workers in accommodation and food services are the biggest group unemployed, with 127,000 out of work.

Laid-off retail, wholesale and garage staff represent just over 15 per cent at 89,000.


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