UNEMPLOYMENT across the Bradford district has fallen for three months in a row to levels last seen in May 2020.

Data released by the Office for National Statistics shows that there were 29,850 people in the district claiming unemployment benefits last month. The figure compares to 32,190 in March – a fall of 7.3 per cent. The drop coincides with lockdown restrictions easing.

Angela Mcvay, of the Department for Work and Pensions, said it was a positive picture for the district. She added there had been a particular reduction in unemployed young people due to support through the Kickstart scheme.