The November edition of the Manchester Monitor highlights that the city region’s economy is performing well, with demand for commercial property rising and the number of new businesses continuing to grow.
Hotel occupancy and passenger figures at Manchester Airport are also showing positive trends.
Job Seeker Allowance claimant rates in Greater Manchester continue to decline, reflecting ongoing improvements in the labour market. JSA numbers are increasingly being affected by the introduction of Universal Credit, and this month’s Monitor provides further information on the changes.
The Manchester Monitor is a dashboard of Greater Manchester specific data and indicators designed to provide a monthly analytical snapshot of the economic wellbeing of the city region.
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