Hospitality giants pledge 100,000 jobs for young unemployed
McDonald's, Nando's and other hospitality firms partner with DWP to offer 100,000 jobs to NEET 18-24-year-olds over three years.
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Opening Shift: 11,000 NEET Placements for Croydon
Opening Shift, a government and retail sector initiative, will provide over 11,000 supported work placements for NEET young people in Croydon, tackling the no-experience barrier.
Over-50s reveal harsh job market: hundreds of applications, few interviews
Over-50s share experiences of job hunting: 598 applications for 8 interviews, age bias, and forced early retirement. 918,000 people in this age group face difficulty finding work, the highest since 2020.
Whyalla steelworks cuts 500 jobs as blast furnace closes
Administrators KordaMentha confirm Whyalla steelworks workforce will drop from 1700 to 1200 after blast furnace failure, with 100 labour hire jobs also cut.
Young Workers Ditch Digital for Heritage Crafts Amid AI Fears
Young workers are turning to heritage crafts like bookbinding and metalwork, seeing them as AI-proof careers. Apprenticeships surge, but employers face AI-generated applications.
EasyJet and Emirates launch recruitment drives for crew and pilots
EasyJet encourages over-50s to apply for cabin crew roles, while Emirates seeks pilots with a London roadshow. Pay and perks revealed.
Making Partner at Big Four Is a Job in Itself
Making partner at Big Four firms is a multi-year, full-time effort requiring strategic networking, sponsorship, and business development, according to insiders.
Vinted Hobby Becomes Full-Time Job: Kent Woman Set to Make £100,000
Chloe Lovett, 25, from Sheerness, Kent, turned her Vinted side hustle into a full-time business, earning up to £400 daily and on track to make £100,000 by year-end. She opened a physical store, 'Lovett Or List It', in May.
UK summer jobs bounce back on sport and music
UK summer jobs rebound as sport and music events boost hiring, with vacancies up 12% year-on-year, according to the latest report.
Burnham Urged to Protect 4 Million Gig Economy Workers
Campaigners urge Andy Burnham to crack down on bogus self-employment, as up to 4 million workers miss out on rights like sick pay and unfair dismissal protection.
Brit earns £19k more after moving to Australia
Maisey Relph, 23, from Swindon, moved to Australia for a trial shift and now earns £44,605 a year as an end-of-life support worker, £19,605 more than her UK salary.
Chizzy Akudolu announces father's death in emotional tribute
Former Holby City and Strictly star Chizzy Akudolu announces the death of her father, Raphael Nwose Akudolu, describing the loss as 'losing a part of yourself.'
Pochettino's US return: risky, costly, and unnecessary
Mauricio Pochettino's new deal through 2030 is a gamble: history shows second cycles fail, and the payoff is thin.
Iraola urges Liverpool to speed up transfer plans
Liverpool's new head coach Andoni Iraola faces a defensive crisis with six injuries and eight absentees ahead of the Premier League opener, urging faster transfer moves.
Apprenticeship Bursary: Financial Support for Families
UK government announces a new bursary to support families of apprentices, as part of plans to boost technical education from age 14.
UK mums may get £8,377 for child care between 1978-2010
UK mothers who cared for children between 1978-2010 may be owed average payments of £8,377 due to HMRC errors. Over 370,000 letters sent, but many may still be eligible.
Young jobseekers face anxiety and barriers in Dudley and Lewisham
Youth unemployment crisis: Dudley and Lewisham struggle with high NEET rates, poor transport, and anxious young jobseekers amid limited opportunities.
Boy, 4, critical after car hit in Hillingdon
A four-year-old boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on The Broadway in Northwood, Hillingdon, on July 26. The driver stayed at the scene; no arrests made.
Mum teaches 7-year-old budgeting with spend, save, invest jars
A South London mother teaches her 7-year-old daughter to budget by dividing £4 weekly pocket money into spend, save and invest jars, offering 12% yearly return on investments.
Wenger: US soccer development needs 'consistency' and 'education'
FIFA's Arsène Wenger praises US Soccer's new $250m HQ but criticizes pay-to-play model, urging free academies and long-term consistency for growth.
One in five young market traders hold master's or PhD
Nearly a quarter of market traders now hold a master's degree, PhD or medical doctorate, as Britain's markets attract highly educated entrepreneurs seeking full-time careers.
UK's NEET crisis: 1 million young people idle
More than a million young people in the UK are NEET. The pandemic hit them hard, and unlike other European countries, Britain hasn't recovered. A Guardian reporter investigates.
Nationwide cuts 600 jobs after Virgin Money takeover
Nationwide building society is axing 600 jobs in the first major round of cuts linked to its £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money, affecting back-office staff whose roles are duplicated.
Burnham's youth employment plan: a New Deal for the lost generation
Andy Burnham launches a new youth jobs programme, offering £3,000 grants to employers and a jobs guarantee, aiming to tackle the 1 million Neets, with a focus on local devolution and preventative measures.
Milbank Boosts Junior Lawyer Pay Amid War for Talent
Milbank LLP increases salaries for junior associates by up to $20,000, responding to intense competition for legal talent in London and New York.
Jobless Youth Advised to Try Teaching Careers
A reader suggests unemployed young people should consider teaching due to shortages. Other letters discuss book groups, MoD savings, and Roy Hattersley's political shift.
Simpson Thacher Training Programme Pressures Magic Circle
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett launches a new training programme in London, intensifying competition for top legal talent among Magic Circle firms.
9 Freebies and Discounts for Over-60s Before State Pension
Discover nine freebies and discounts available to Brits over 60, including bus passes, railcards, and food deals, all before reaching State Pension age.
Mum takes £30 solo trips abroad leaving kids at home
Oliviyah Stevens, a teacher from Walthamstow, jets off on affordable solo trips and date days abroad with her partner, leaving their five children at home.
Ask for Help, Take Chances: Career Tips for Young Jobseekers
With rising youth unemployment, readers share practical advice: network boldly, value yourself, and prioritize wellbeing while job hunting.
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