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Unemployment drops below 1000

Unemployment fell back below the 1000 barrier last month, dropping to 970.

Last month's figure was a 13-year high, but February saw a year-on-year decrease for the first time since August 2008.

It means 2.3% of the economically active population is unemployed.

Treasury Minister Allan Bell says the figure is encouraging.

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