BHP job cuts threaten Queensland mining town's future
The St Vincent de Paul Society braces for a surge in demand as BHP announces massive job losses at its Queensland coal mines, threatening to devastate the community of Dysart.
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Fired US Statistician: Trump 'Dangerous' for Data Integrity
Ex-Bureau of Labor Statistics chief Erika McEntarfer breaks her silence, alleging political pressure and data manipulation under the Trump administration. She warns his return would be 'dangerous' for US economic integrity.
AI Fuels Unprecedented Wealth Divide and Cultural Splintering in UK
Exclusive analysis reveals how the AI revolution is concentrating vast wealth in the hands of a tiny elite while leaving communities behind, creating dangerous social fractures that threaten Britain's future.
UK Pay Growth Slumps as Unemployment Rises
Exclusive analysis of the UK's latest labour market data reveals a worrying slowdown in wage growth coupled with rising unemployment, putting fresh pressure on household finances and the Bank of England's interest rate strategy.
UK Wage Growth Cools to 5.7% as Job Market Slows
New official figures reveal UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% in the three months to August 2025, as the labour market shows clear signs of cooling. Unemployment holds steady at 4.3% while job vacancies continue their decline.
UK Wage Growth Slows, Falling Behind Inflation
New data from the Office for National Statistics shows UK regular pay growth fell to 6.1%, lagging behind inflation and intensifying the cost-of-living crisis for workers.
UK Wage Growth Slows to 5.7% as Job Market Cools
Official figures show UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% while unemployment rose to 4.3%, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence Bank of England interest rate decisions.
UK Pay Growth Slumps as Job Losses Mount
New official data reveals a sharp slowdown in UK wage growth and rising job losses, presenting a major economic challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves and dashing hopes for interest rate cuts.
UK Jobs Market Warning: Critical Indicator Hits 4-Year High
A major warning signal in the UK jobs market has surged to its highest level in four years, sparking serious concerns about the health of the employment sector and the broader economy.
Surviving Four Redundancies: A Resilience Story
Exclusive interview: One professional's powerful story of overcoming four consecutive redundancies. Discover the unconventional coping strategies that rebuilt her career and mental wellbeing, turning shock into strength.
Rachel Reeves vows to tackle UK's 'joblessness epidemic'
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to confront Britain's unemployment crisis head-on, outlining Labour's strategy to boost job creation and economic growth in a major policy speech.
Trump's GDP Boast Misrepresents Historic Economic Contraction
Former President Donald Trump faces criticism after celebrating a 33.1% GDP growth figure, which actually represents a historic economic contraction, while new unemployment claims reveal ongoing economic distress.
Russia's 3.1% unemployment defies sanctions amid Ukraine war
Exclusive analysis reveals how Russia's wartime economy defies Western sanctions with record-low 3.1% unemployment, creating a paradoxical economic resilience that puzzles experts.
US jobless claims fall to eight-month low
New data from the US Labor Department reveals a significant drop in unemployment benefit applications, signalling unexpected resilience in the American job market despite economic pressures.
US Job Growth Cools Sharply in March 2025
US labour market shows signs of cooling as latest figures reveal job creation fell significantly below expectations in March 2025, with unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%.
US Labour Recession Shock: New Figures Reveal Economic Downturn
Exclusive analysis reveals the US is facing a hidden labour recession as new economic data shows a significant downturn in employment figures, raising concerns for the global economy.
Essex Youth Fight Seaside Deprivation with Arts Revival
Discover how a groundbreaking initiative in Tendring, Essex, is tackling severe seaside deprivation by creating new jobs and opportunities in the arts, music, and theatre for its young people.
Hinton: AI Profits Will Cause Mass Unemployment
Exclusive: Turing Award winner and 'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton predicts a dystopian future where corporate AI profits lead to widespread joblessness and soaring inequality, urging for a radical rethinking of society.
Half of US States on Brink of Recession, Analysis Reveals
A startling new economic analysis from Bloomberg Economics indicates that nearly half of all US states are either already in recession or teetering on the edge, signalling potential national economic turmoil ahead.
US Jobs Market Cools in August as Hiring Slows
The latest US jobs report for August 2025 reveals a significant slowdown in hiring and a rise in unemployment, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.
US Job Growth Cools Sharply in August
The latest US jobs report reveals a significant slowdown in hiring and a rise in unemployment, stirring debate on the health of the American economy and becoming a focal point in the presidential campaign.
Trump Brands Positive Jobs Report a 'Hoax'
Former President Donald Trump launches a furious attack on the media and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, claiming the positive August jobs report is a 'hoax' designed to damage his 2024 election prospects.
Ethnic minority jobseekers face 80% higher unemployment
New research reveals stark employment disparities in Britain, with Black, Asian, and minority ethnic individuals nearly twice as likely to be unemployed as white counterparts despite equal qualifications.
Boomerang Generation: Young Aussies Flee Home Costs
Exclusive research reveals a generational crisis as soaring living costs and stagnant wages force young Australian professionals to abandon independence and return to the family home, reshaping the nation's economic landscape.
Fired worker gets revenge by buying the restaurant
An Australian hospitality worker, sacked after his boss spotted him out on a sick day, exacted the ultimate revenge by purchasing the entire restaurant that fired him in a stunning turn of events.
AI Threatens Graduate Jobs and Salaries, Report Warns
A startling new report reveals AI is not just replacing manual jobs but is now targeting graduate-level positions, threatening to suppress starting salaries and increase unemployment among the highly educated.
UK's Ticking Time Bomb: The Surge in Precarious Temp Work
Exclusive analysis reveals a hidden crisis in the UK labour market. A record shift towards temporary employment is creating a precarious workforce, threatening economic stability and worker rights. Discover the data behind the rise of the 'temp nation'.
Bailey: UK Unemployment Must Rise to Curb Inflation
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey declares that UK unemployment must increase to tackle persistent inflation, signalling continued economic pain for households amidst a cooling labour market.
US jobless claims hit 231,000, highest since August
New data shows a significant jump in US unemployment benefit applications, signalling a potential cooling of the labour market. However, the overall pace of layoffs remains subdued, pointing to a resilient economy.
US Jobless Claims Hit 8-Month High on Omicron
New data from the US Labor Department reveals a sharp, unexpected rise in weekly jobless claims, signalling fresh economic turbulence driven by the Omicron variant.
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