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JobCentre Plus says there are lots of jobs and training opportunities worth exploring as people face unprecedented work challenges. GROWING numbers of people in York are turning to Universal Credit to help with living costs as unemployment rises. Latest figures from the Office of National Statistic show that the number of UK workers on payrolls dropped last month, and has fallen by 819,000 between February and November due to the impact of Covid-19. Analysis found that more than a third of this fall came from the hospitality sector. The number of people claiming Universal Credit - which helps people with living costs if they are on a low income, out of work or cannot work - has risen in York.