UK unemployment hits four-year high of 5%
UK unemployment rate surges to 5%, the highest level since February 2021. Payroll numbers fall as wage growth slows. What this means for the economy and interest rates.
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UK Jobless Rate Hits 5%, Highest Since 2020
UK unemployment jumps to 5%, the highest since late 2020. Critics blame the Chancellor's tax policies as the budget approaches. Read the full analysis.
UK unemployment rate climbs to 5%, highest since 2021
UK unemployment hits 5% for the first time since 2021 as the labour market weakens. Payroll numbers fall and wage growth slows. Discover the full impact on the economy.
UK unemployment rate surges to 5% post-pandemic high
UK unemployment hits 5% post-pandemic high as payroll numbers fall. Wage growth slows but remains above inflation-comfort levels. Latest data concerns policymakers ahead of November Budget.
UK unemployment rate rises to 5.0%, highest in 4 years
UK unemployment rate climbs to 5.0%, reaching a four-year high as payroll numbers fall. Get the latest economic data ahead of the autumn budget.
Dudley's NEET crisis: 1 in 5 youth inactive
Shocking data reveals almost 20% of Dudley's school-leavers are not in education, employment, or training. Experts blame curriculum gaps and call for technical education investment.
Workplace bullying surge grips UK employees
Exclusive research reveals workplace bullying is evolving into more insidious forms, with 41% of therapists reporting increased cases. Discover the signs and what to do if you're affected.
Independent Review into Youth Inactivity Crisis
Government launches independent review into nearly one million young people not in work or education, focusing on mental health and disability barriers. Read the full story.
Nearly 1 million UK youth not in education or work
Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn leads review into rising youth inactivity, with mental health issues a key focus. Discover the government's response.
Chance Meeting Leads to Life-Changing Career Opportunity
Jane Theau's career and family life transformed after a stranger arranged a job interview at Columbia University. Discover how one act of kindness created a 'sliding doors moment' that changed everything.
5,000 North Sea oil jobs at risk from weight limit
Up to 5,000 North Sea oil and gas workers face being barred from offshore rigs unless they meet a new 124.7kg safety weight limit by November. Learn more about the industry's response.
Dudley: Epicentre of UK's Youth Jobs Crisis
Dudley has England's highest NEET rate with 1 in 5 young people out of work and education. As Chancellor Reeves prepares her youth guarantee plan, students describe finding work as 'like finding a needle in a haystack'.
How employers can help staff stay in work
New research reveals UK businesses lose £14.4bn annually to staff turnover from health issues. Discover practical workplace adjustments that boost retention and productivity.
Labour's Employment Rights Bill: Unemployment Risk?
As Labour prepares its Employment Rights Bill, business leaders warn of unintended consequences that could stifle job creation and economic growth across Britain.
Graduate pays for interview, starts recruitment campaign
A London graduate's unconventional approach to securing employment - paying a company for an interview opportunity - has evolved into a nationwide movement challenging recruitment practices.
How to Get Hired by AI Recruitment Bots
Discover the secrets to navigating automated hiring systems as AI recruitment transforms the UK job market. Learn which keywords and skills get you noticed by algorithms.
Tories Block Labour's Workers' Rights Bill
The Conservative Party is systematically dismantling Labour's landmark employment rights bill, sparking accusations of sabotaging worker protections and siding with corporate interests.
Harrods brand faces legal action over 14-day work claims
A former employee alleges she was dismissed after complaining about working 14 consecutive days and claims she's owed £16,000 in unpaid wages from the luxury retailer.
UK worklessness crisis to cost employers £6bn yearly
New research exposes the staggering cost to businesses of addressing Britain's growing worklessness epidemic, with radical workplace reforms needed to get millions back into employment.
Hidden IVF Crisis: UK Firms Failing Staff
Exclusive investigation reveals British employers are leaving staff to shoulder crippling IVF costs, creating a workplace fertility crisis that's pushing dreams of parenthood out of reach for thousands.
Labour's worker reforms risk economic growth, warn businesses
City business leaders sound alarm over Labour's employment law overhaul, warning sweeping worker rights reforms could hamstring Britain's competitiveness and investment appeal.
Big Pharma's Tax Breaks: Are We Getting NHS Value?
Exclusive analysis reveals pharmaceutical giants received massive tax incentives while NHS faces funding crisis. Experts demand transparency on whether these breaks are delivering promised benefits to UK healthcare.
Most UK jobseekers fail to secure long-term work
Shocking new research reveals most jobseekers remain trapped in temporary roles as private employment agencies struggle to deliver permanent positions. Discover why the system is failing workers across Britain.
Britain's youth training crisis creating lost generation
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's failure to provide adequate job training is creating a 'lost generation' of young workers, with severe economic consequences looming.
Top 10 Countries Where Workers Get Most Annual Leave
Discover which nations offer workers the most generous holiday allowances and see where the UK ranks in the global comparison of paid time off entitlements.
DPD drivers allege revenge sackings over pay criticism
Major delivery firm DPD faces explosive allegations of systematically sacking drivers who spoke out against significant pay reductions, raising serious concerns about workers' rights in the gig economy.
Workaholic Warning: 7 Signs You're Addicted to Work
Are you chained to your desk? Discover the hidden signs of work addiction and learn how to reclaim your work-life balance in our eye-opening investigation.
Young couple abandon UK for Australian dream
Fed up with the UK's cost of living crisis and bleak prospects, Millie and Harry have packed their bags for Australia in search of better opportunities and sunshine.
Four-Day Week Evidence Grows Despite Minister's Doubts
New research reveals the four-day working week is delivering spectacular results for UK businesses, with productivity soaring and staff wellbeing transforming workplaces. Discover why the evidence is becoming impossible to ignore.
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