Youth Joblessness Soars Due to Health Barriers, Analysis Shows
New research indicates a 70% increase in young people citing health problems as barriers to work over the past decade, with mental health and autism being major factors.
New research indicates a 70% increase in young people citing health problems as barriers to work over the past decade, with mental health and autism being major factors.
The UK government will unveil a £1 billion package on Monday aimed at tackling youth unemployment by creating 200,000 jobs through incentives for employers hiring young people.
The UK government's Disability Confident scheme faces severe criticism for failing to help disabled people into work, with reforms described as mere tinkering around the edges.
Businesses report benefits like higher productivity and job satisfaction from four-day week trials, but adoption remains slow amid debates over feasibility and evidence.
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Around 2.7 million UK workers will benefit from National Living and Minimum Wage increases from April 2026, with full-time workers seeing up to £1,500 more annually.
Statutory Sick Pay becomes payable from the first day of illness from April 6, 2026, as part of sweeping Employment Rights Act reforms affecting millions of workers.
A dance school assistant fired after parents raised grooming fears over his interactions with an 11-year-old pupil has lost his discrimination claim. The tribunal found the academy acted on genuine safeguarding concerns.
Government work tsar Alan Milburn calls for enhanced local authority powers to address the nearly one million young people not in work, education or training, concentrated in northern regions.
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RecommendedUS job openings unexpectedly rose to nearly 7 million in January, surpassing economists' predictions despite ongoing labour market sluggishness and broader economic headwinds.
Amazon delivery drivers were reportedly denied shelter and locked out of an Oklahoma City warehouse as a tornado approached, with management shutting doors despite blaring sirens.
Mayor Sadiq Khan proposes new charges for large SUVs in London, expanded 20mph zones, and AI enforcement as part of Vision Zero plan to eliminate road deaths by 2041.
Australian employees reveal that a simple 'Hi' message on platforms like Teams or Slack is causing major frustration, as it delays communication and disrupts workflow in modern digital offices.
Despite anti-bullying measures, workplace harassment persists across industries, from hospitality to politics, as seen in cases like René Redzepi and Donald Trump.
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RecommendedNew South Wales introduces 51 inspectors with authority to issue on-the-spot fines to employers failing to address psychosocial hazards affecting workers' mental health.
Millions in the UK must check their State Pension age as it rises from 66 to 67 starting April 2026, affecting those born in early 1960s with delayed retirement.
Many people miss out on National Insurance credits not linked to benefits, risking lower state pension payments. Learn about eligibility for training, jury service, military spouses, and wrongful imprisonment.
A major Australian company has announced the elimination of 1,600 positions, attributing the job cuts to the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence and automation technologies.
Birmingham's bin workers' strike, ongoing for over a year, has left the city without full waste collection, causing health hazards and political fallout. This analysis explores the causes, impacts, and uncertain future of the dispute.
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RecommendedBusiness leaders warn MPs that soaring labour costs and economic pressures are forcing companies to avoid hiring young people, with unemployment expected to rise.
A new survey reveals over half of professional women feel less motivated to pursue promotions, amid persistent gender pay gaps and workplace inequalities.
Nearly 4,000 workers at JBS USA, the world's largest meat producer, are set to strike on Monday, marking the first labor strike in the US meatpacking industry in decades. The action highlights disputes over wages, safety, and alleged unfair practices.
Starbucks plans to shut five cafes in Seattle next month, escalating tensions with unionized baristas who accuse the company of targeting organized workers amid broader restructuring.
A transgender manager at Chili's in Illinois alleges wrongful termination after being told their 'personal values and lifestyle' didn't align with the restaurant chain's culture.
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RecommendedA little-known DWP scheme provides grants, equipment, and support workers to disabled people in employment, but thousands may be unaware of their eligibility for this vital financial assistance.
More than 300 TSA employees have resigned since the DHS shutdown began, with absence rates soaring at major airports and causing severe travel delays across the United States.
A broadband executive has been awarded over £100,000 after blowing the whistle on his company's engineers illegally trespassing on private property without consent in 90% of cases.
A Sainsbury's store manager has been awarded nearly £12,000 in compensation after being left out of an International Men's Day social media post while on sick leave for anxiety.
Recruiter Robert Walters has increased its cost-saving target to £12 million annually after reporting a £19.6 million loss for 2025, with global workforce cuts of 15% and a cautious outlook for 2026.
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RecommendedA Sainsbury's store manager has been awarded nearly £12,000 in compensation after an employment tribunal ruled he was humiliated by being excluded from an International Men's Day social media post praising male leaders.