Youth unemployment highest since 2015 as UK job market slows
UK unemployment rose to 5.1% with 546,000 young people out of work, the highest since 2015. Analysis of the latest ONS data reveals a worrying trend for policymakers. Read the full story.
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Jobless Youth Face Benefit Cuts Under New Work Scheme
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality from 2026. Refusal could lead to benefit sanctions under an £820m government plan to tackle rising youth unemployment.
US Jobless Claims Hit 3-Year Low of 191,000
US unemployment benefit applications have fallen to their lowest level since September 2022, dropping to 191,000. This robust labour market data could influence the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision. Read the full analysis.
5,000 claim disability benefits for obesity, costing £144m
Exclusive data reveals over 5,000 people receive PIP or ESA for obesity, costing taxpayers nearly £144 million since 2019. Discover the impact and government response.
US unemployment benefits drop as layoffs stay low
US jobless claims fell last week to 216,000, indicating a resilient labour market despite high-profile job cuts. Discover what the latest figures mean for the economy.
UK's Hidden Youth Unemployment Crisis Deepens
Nearly one million young Britons are NEET - not in education, employment or training. Discover the systemic failures behind this growing crisis and what it means for Britain's future.
1.3 Million Foreign Nationals on Universal Credit
Government data reveals a record 8.3 million people are now on Universal Credit, including 1.27 million foreign nationals. Explore the figures and the political fallout.
Labour ditches 35-hour job search rule for benefits
Labour faces Tory fury after ditching mandatory 35-hour weekly job searches for benefits claimants. New trial 'encourages' job seeking instead. Read the full story.
UK Economy Grew 0.1% in Q3 Amid JLR Cyber-Attack
The UK economy expanded by just 0.1% in Q3 2024, with a crippling cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover dragging manufacturing output to a 73-year low in September. Discover the full impact.
Beat the AI Job Screening System in 2025
Struggling to find work? Discover why automation is blocking qualified candidates and learn 5 data-backed strategies to get hired in the UK's tough job market.
Dudley's youth jobs crisis: 1 in 5 not in work or training
Nearly 20% of Dudley school-leavers are NEET, the highest UK rate. A former teacher blames a national curriculum failing technical education. Read the full analysis.
DWP Benefits Payment Shake-Up: Major Changes Coming
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning significant reforms to the benefits payment system, potentially affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Learn what changes are coming and how they might impact you.
DWP 2025 Christmas Bonus: £10 Payment Details
Millions of Britons on benefits will receive the traditional £10 Christmas bonus from DWP in 2025. Here's who qualifies and when to expect the tax-free payment.
Young Brits Expose Coastal Town Crisis
Exclusive investigation uncovers the hidden struggles facing young residents in UK coastal communities - from isolation and unemployment to crumbling infrastructure.
Universal Credit: Full migration by 2026 confirmed
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its final timeline for moving legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, affecting millions across Britain. Discover what this means for you and when the changes are coming.
Mamdani Declares War on Cuomo Over NY Unemployment Crisis
Queens assemblyman Zohran Mamdani launches scathing attack against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, demanding accountability for New York's unemployment system failures during the pandemic.
Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
Most UK jobseekers fail to get permanent work via agencies
New research reveals over half of UK jobseekers fail to secure permanent employment through private agencies, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of the government's back-to-work programmes.
DWP Means-Tested Benefits: Complete Guide
Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.
Living Hell: The Truth About Britain's Most Neglected Town
Exclusive investigation reveals the grim reality of life in a forgotten UK town where residents face daily battles with crime, unemployment and crumbling infrastructure.
Britain's Youth Job Crisis: Skills Gap Leaves Generation Behind
New research reveals a deepening crisis in Britain's job market as young workers struggle with inadequate training and rising unemployment, creating a 'lost generation' in the workforce.
Centrelink payment suspensions surge in mutual obligation crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals how Centrelink's mutual obligation enforcement is leaving vulnerable Australians without essential payments, with over 85,000 suspensions in just three months.
Judge orders snap benefits for food aid cut victims
A landmark court ruling mandates immediate emergency food payments for thousands affected by controversial Trump administration cuts to pandemic food assistance.
US unemployment falls to 3.7% as economy adds 199,000 jobs
American employers added 199,000 jobs in November as the labour market shows unexpected resilience despite economic pressures, with healthcare and government leading hiring.
Britain's Forgotten Working-Class Men
An alarming new analysis reveals how working-class men have become the forgotten demographic in British politics, facing systemic disadvantages that demand urgent policy attention.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Resilience
The Federal Reserve maintains interest rates amid cooling inflation and unexpected economic strength, with new projections revealing policymakers' cautious optimism.
Britain's Worklessness Crisis: 9 Million Missing Workers
Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's worklessness crisis has exploded to unprecedented levels, with nearly 9 million people now economically inactive. Discover the hidden drivers behind this national emergency and what it means for our economy.
GM axes 2,300 jobs in Michigan and Ohio plants
General Motors announces massive layoffs across key US manufacturing plants, citing production adjustments for slower-selling vehicles and the industry's rapid shift toward electric vehicles.
Starmer: No benefits for jobless youngsters refusing work
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces tough new welfare reforms requiring young jobseekers to accept work placements or face benefit cuts, aiming to tackle youth unemployment.
Winter Support: Full List of DWP Benefits 2024
Comprehensive guide to all non-pensioner benefits and cost of living payments available this winter, including eligibility criteria and payment dates from the DWP.
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