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Harborough's young jobseekers: 245 claiming, most since 2021
245 people aged 16 to 24 were claiming jobless benefits in Harborough district in September, the most since July 2021 and up 48% in two years. The total barely moved.
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Housing
Market Harborough Rent to Own: 5 Flats, 60% of Rent Back
Rent a Welland House flat and get 60% of your rent back as a first-home deposit. Applications closed on 30 October; the ballot for the five flats is 30 November.
Community
Market Harborough Band PORTICA Release Second Single
PORTICA put out second single Hate To Say on 2 September, after BBC Introducing played debut Firefly. The five-piece's first EP is due later this month.
Business
Harborough hospitality grants: £500,000 pot opens 24 August
Independent pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels can bid for £5,000 to £25,000 from a £500,000 council fund opening on 24 August. Franchises are shut out.
Jobs
Harborough claimant count: 1,050 in June, 1.7% vs UK's 3.9%
Harborough's claimant count was 1,050 in June, 1.7% of residents aged 16 to 64, against 3.5% across the East Midlands and 3.9% nationally; young claimants rose.