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Unemployment figures show slight rise

The number of people in Jersey registered as unemployed or wanting to work more hours has risen by 100 in the past year. Statistics Jersey, which reports how many people are actively seeking work every three months, says 700 people were looking for work on 31 March. Of the 700 registered, 370 are women and…

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Mortgage rates are nearing 7% as inflation ticks back up: Freddie Mac

By: The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.88% this past week, according to Freddie Mac.  (iStock ) Mortgage rates continue their steady climb upward. Rates for 30-year mortgages averaged 6.88% this past week, Freddie Mac reported. Rates last week averaged 6.82%, and a year ago, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.27%. “Mortgage rates have been drifting higher…

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Kamala Harris to tie Trump to Arizona’s strict new abortion ban during campaign visit

Vice President Kamala Harris will travel Friday to Tucson, Arizona, to continue her “reproductive freedoms tour” after state’s highest court upheld an 1864 abortion ban. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel Friday to Tucson, Arizona, to continue her “reproductive freedoms tour” after state’s highest court upheld an 1864 abortion ban. See the full article on…

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