UK unemployment hits 5.1% as youth bear the brunt
Official figures show UK unemployment rose to 5.1%, its highest since early 2021. Young people aged 18-24 saw an 85,000 increase in joblessness. Read the full analysis.
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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.
UK unemployment hits 5.1%, highest since 2021
The UK's unemployment rate has risen to 5.1%, the highest level since 2021. Payrolls fell by 38,000, with younger workers hit hardest. Read the full analysis.
UK Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.1%
The UK's unemployment rate has climbed to 5.1%, its highest level since early 2021. Wage growth slows, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates. Read the full analysis.
US Private Payrolls Unexpectedly Fall in November
US private sector employment unexpectedly declined in November, according to ADP. The key government jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is delayed until 16 December. Read the full analysis.
UK 2026 Growth Forecast Slashed to 1% by KPMG
KPMG predicts UK GDP growth will cool to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys signal further weakness in services and manufacturing. Read the full economic outlook.
Finland's happiness threatened by 10.3% unemployment
Finland remains the world's happiest nation for the 8th year, but soaring unemployment and austerity measures threaten its crown. Discover the surprising truth.
US Retail Sales Rise 0.2% in September
US retail sales saw a slight 0.2% rise in September, indicating resilient consumer spending despite economic pressures. Discover the key trends shaping the economy.
US retail sales edge up 0.2% in September
US retail sales saw a slight 0.2% increase in September, indicating resilient consumer spending despite economic pressures. Discover the key economic drivers and potential impacts.
US Jobs Report: 119,000 Added in September
The delayed US jobs report reveals 119,000 jobs were added in September, far exceeding forecasts. Unemployment holds at 4.4%. Explore the full economic analysis.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: What You Need to Know
Considering an adjustable-rate mortgage? Discover how ARMs work, their risks, and if this variable-rate home loan suits your financial situation. Make an informed decision.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: A UK Buyer's Guide
Considering an adjustable-rate mortgage? Discover the pros, cons, and essential factors to determine if this UK property finance option aligns with your homeownership goals.
Youth Unemployment at Highest Level Since Covid Pandemic
UK youth unemployment reaches 15.3%, the highest rate in a decade. Discover the economic pressures, tax changes and AI impact creating a perfect storm for graduates.
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.
20,000 NHS doctors unemployed due to training bottleneck
Exclusive: A striking doctor reveals why 20,000 young medics can't get permanent NHS jobs despite staff shortages. Discover the crisis forcing a five-day walkout.
UK economic growth slows to 0.1% in third quarter
UK economic growth slowed to 0.1% in Q3 2025, a sharp decline from the previous quarter. The Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack and rising unemployment create a challenging backdrop for the upcoming budget.
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.
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.
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.
Pound crashes to 5-week low after Labour budget
Sterling tumbles to five-week low against US dollar as Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first budget announcement triggers market concerns over UK economic stability and potential tax increases.
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.
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.
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.
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