UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%, a four-year peak
UK unemployment climbed to 5.1% in the three months to October, the highest rate in four years, as wage growth slowed. Young workers are disproportionately affected. Full analysis.
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UK unemployment rises, youth hardest hit
UK unemployment climbs to 5.1% as labour market weakens, with youth unemployment reaching 16%. Wage growth slows amid budget speculation and business costs. Read the latest ONS data.
UK Jobless Rate Hits 5.1% as Labour Market Weakens
UK unemployment rises to a four-year high of 5.1%, with payroll numbers falling sharply. Wage growth slows, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut rates. Read the full analysis.
Labour's £820m Plan to Tackle Youth Inactivity Crisis
Pat McFadden unveils a new youth guarantee and apprenticeship funding priority to combat the 50% rise in young people not in work or training. The plan aims to reverse a decade of decline.
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Unemployment Data to Test Labour Government
New UK unemployment figures and sticky inflation data will shape the Bank of England's crucial interest rate decision this Thursday. Follow the latest economic snapshot.
Youth Job Scheme 'Self-Defeating' Amid Zero-Hours Crackdown
A new £820m scheme for young unemployed faces criticism for contradicting policies that restrict flexible work. Experts warn it masks a shrinking opportunity landscape.
Secret Santa Disasters: When Office Gifts Go Wrong
Secret Santa gifts meant for festive fun can backfire spectacularly. We explore disastrous office gift exchanges, from cruel notes to inappropriate presents, and the lasting impact they can have.
Why Britain Isn't Working: Mental Health and Benefits Bill Soar
A deep dive into Britain's worklessness crisis, where rising unemployment, mental health struggles, and a £76.8bn benefits bill reveal a nation in distress. Read the full investigation.
Milburn launches review into UK's youth inactivity crisis
Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn launches a major review into rising inactivity among Britain's young people, promising 'uncomfortable truths' and 'radical change' to tackle the issue. Read the full story.
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Workers' rights bill passes but key battles lie ahead
Labour's employment bill moves forward after business groups urge Lords to stop blocking it, but critical details on contracts and rights are deferred to secondary legislation, setting the stage for fresh disputes.
Business groups urge Lords to pass workers' rights bill
Six major UK employer groups warn Tory peers that blocking Labour's workers' rights bill risks a hard-won compromise on unfair dismissal. The legislation faces a crucial vote this week.
Business chiefs back Employment Rights Bill despite concerns
Six major industry groups have written to Business Secretary Peter Kyle, urging Parliament to pass the Employment Rights Bill after a key compromise on day-one unfair dismissal rights was reached.
London permanent job vacancies fall for eighth month
Permanent hires in London fell for the eighth consecutive month in November, driven by economic uncertainty. Explore the latest KPMG and REC data on salaries and temporary work trends.
US Restaurant Staff: Immigrant Voices Reveal Exploitation
A new report exposes the harsh realities for immigrant restaurant staff in the US, detailing wage theft and poor conditions. Read their powerful stories and the push for change.
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Young people risk benefits in new £820m work scheme
Nearly a million young people on Universal Credit must engage with new intensive support or face sanctions. The £820m plan aims to tackle rising NEET figures. Read the full details.
350,000 new training places for young unemployed
The UK government is offering 350,000 training and job opportunities to young people on Universal Credit, with potential benefit sanctions for non-engagement. This aims to tackle the near-million youth 'Neet' crisis.
Youth on benefits face sanctions in new work scheme
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.
Gen Z's workplace anxieties revealed in new UK study
A new UK study reveals Gen Z's workplace fears: telephobia, small talk & early starts. Experts share survival tips for younger workers to thrive in the office. Read the guide now.
BP cuts staff benefits despite living wage rise
BP is removing paid rest breaks and most bank holiday premiums for 5,400 UK forecourt workers, offsetting a planned living wage increase. Read the full details.
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Unlimited unfair dismissal payouts considered by Labour
Labour ministers propose scrapping the £118k cap on unfair dismissal awards to appease unions after dropping 'day one' rights. Business groups warn of a surge in costly tribunal claims.
Mum's OnlyFans side hustle funds lavish £5,500 Christmas
A UK mother reveals how her OnlyFans side hustle earns £10,000 monthly, funding a mortgage-free home and a £5,500 festive spend on her children. Discover her story.
Workers Get Unfair Dismissal Rights After Six Months in 2027
UK workers will gain unfair dismissal protection after six months from 1 Jan 2027. Angela Rayner secured a faster timeline after talks with Business Secretary Peter Kyle. Read the details.
Unemployment Rises Every Month Under Labour
UK unemployment has climbed to 5%, rising monthly since Labour took power. Youth and retail sectors are hardest hit. Read our analysis of the policy impact.
Employment tribunal dismisses transgender toilet policy claim
An employment tribunal has dismissed an engineer's discrimination claims against Leonardo UK over its transgender toilet policy. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
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US Private Jobs Unexpectedly Fall in November, ADP Says
US private sector employment unexpectedly declined by 32,000 jobs in November, according to ADP. The key government jobs report from the BLS is delayed until 16 December.
UK agency workers denied millions in holiday pay
A UK staffing agency failed to pay temporary workers their full holiday pay, withholding millions. Discover the legal breach and its impact on workers' rights.
Jobs for the Boys: The System Everyone Hates (Except the Boys)
An exclusive look at the enduring 'jobs for the boys' culture in UK institutions. Why does this network persist, and who really benefits? Read our deep dive into the old boys' club.
Mum uses OnlyFans earnings to fund lavish £5k Christmas
A mother-of-two from Aberdeen reveals how her OnlyFans career paid off her mortgage and funds a lavish Christmas with 50 presents for her kids. Discover her story.
London Bakery Shapes Next Generation of Chefs
Legendary London bakery Dusty Knuckle is transforming young lives in Haringey through a pizza-making course. Discover how 11 teens gained skills and confidence for future careers.
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Firefighter wins £40k payout over diary snooping case
A firefighter forced out of her job after a colleague read her private diary wins a £42,853 tribunal payout for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. Read the full story.
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