UK unemployment hits 5.1% as youth bear the brunt
Official figures show UK unemployment rose to 5.1%, its highest since early 2021. Young people aged 18-24 saw an 85,000 increase in joblessness. Read the full analysis.
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Youth unemployment highest since 2015 as UK job market slows
UK unemployment rose to 5.1% with 546,000 young people out of work, the highest since 2015. Analysis of the latest ONS data reveals a worrying trend for policymakers. Read the full story.
Martin Lewis warns many are overpaying tax on savings
Money expert Martin Lewis warns a tax rule quirk could see savers, especially pensioners, overpaying. He explains when savings interest is taxable and urges people to check.
Civil Servant Ordered to Repay £25k Pension Overpayment
A retired civil servant, 63, must repay £25,000 after a pension scheme error spanning 11 years, forcing him to consider returning to full-time work. Discover the systemic issues behind this case.
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Youth unemployment hits 15.3% as graduates struggle
Exclusive analysis reveals UK youth unemployment at 15.3%, highest since 2015. Graduates share their demoralising job hunt experiences. Discover what's behind the crisis.
Youth Unemployment at Highest Level Since Covid Pandemic
UK youth unemployment reaches 15.3%, the highest rate in a decade. Discover the economic pressures, tax changes and AI impact creating a perfect storm for graduates.
Youth unemployment soars to 15.3% in UK crisis
UK youth unemployment hits 15.3%, with under-25s accounting for nearly half of jobs lost since Labour took power. Former minister warns of a 'lost generation' as crisis deepens.
Labour ditches 35-hour job search rule for benefits
Labour faces Tory fury after ditching mandatory 35-hour weekly job searches for benefits claimants. New trial 'encourages' job seeking instead. Read the full story.
20,000 NHS doctors unemployed due to training bottleneck
Exclusive: A striking doctor reveals why 20,000 young medics can't get permanent NHS jobs despite staff shortages. Discover the crisis forcing a five-day walkout.
UK economic growth slows to 0.1% in third quarter
UK economic growth slowed to 0.1% in Q3 2025, a sharp decline from the previous quarter. The Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack and rising unemployment create a challenging backdrop for the upcoming budget.
UK Economy Grew 0.1% in Q3 Amid JLR Cyber-Attack
The UK economy expanded by just 0.1% in Q3 2024, with a crippling cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover dragging manufacturing output to a 73-year low in September. Discover the full impact.
Beat the AI Job Screening System in 2025
Struggling to find work? Discover why automation is blocking qualified candidates and learn 5 data-backed strategies to get hired in the UK's tough job market.
Dudley's youth jobs crisis: 1 in 5 not in work or training
Nearly 20% of Dudley school-leavers are NEET, the highest UK rate. A former teacher blames a national curriculum failing technical education. Read the full analysis.
Worker keeps £34k after company's payroll blunder
A Brazilian man finds himself at the centre of a legal battle after his company accidentally paid him £34,000 instead of his regular salary. Discover the shocking details of this payroll error and the worker's refusal to return the money.
Young Brits Expose Coastal Town Crisis
Exclusive investigation uncovers the hidden struggles facing young residents in UK coastal communities - from isolation and unemployment to crumbling infrastructure.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
HMRC Urges Millions to Claim £1.5bn Tax Refunds
HMRC is sitting on £1.5 billion in unclaimed tax refunds - discover if you're among the millions owed money and how to claim your cash before it's too late.
Mamdani Declares War on Cuomo Over NY Unemployment Crisis
Queens assemblyman Zohran Mamdani launches scathing attack against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, demanding accountability for New York's unemployment system failures during the pandemic.
Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
Most UK jobseekers fail to get permanent work via agencies
New research reveals over half of UK jobseekers fail to secure permanent employment through private agencies, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of the government's back-to-work programmes.
Living Hell: The Truth About Britain's Most Neglected Town
Exclusive investigation reveals the grim reality of life in a forgotten UK town where residents face daily battles with crime, unemployment and crumbling infrastructure.
Britain's Youth Job Crisis: Skills Gap Leaves Generation Behind
New research reveals a deepening crisis in Britain's job market as young workers struggle with inadequate training and rising unemployment, creating a 'lost generation' in the workforce.
Centrelink payment suspensions surge in mutual obligation crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals how Centrelink's mutual obligation enforcement is leaving vulnerable Australians without essential payments, with over 85,000 suspensions in just three months.
US unemployment falls to 3.7% as economy adds 199,000 jobs
American employers added 199,000 jobs in November as the labour market shows unexpected resilience despite economic pressures, with healthcare and government leading hiring.
Britain's Forgotten Working-Class Men
An alarming new analysis reveals how working-class men have become the forgotten demographic in British politics, facing systemic disadvantages that demand urgent policy attention.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Resilience
The Federal Reserve maintains interest rates amid cooling inflation and unexpected economic strength, with new projections revealing policymakers' cautious optimism.
Britain's Worklessness Crisis: 9 Million Missing Workers
Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's worklessness crisis has exploded to unprecedented levels, with nearly 9 million people now economically inactive. Discover the hidden drivers behind this national emergency and what it means for our economy.
GM axes 2,300 jobs in Michigan and Ohio plants
General Motors announces massive layoffs across key US manufacturing plants, citing production adjustments for slower-selling vehicles and the industry's rapid shift toward electric vehicles.
Starmer: No benefits for jobless youngsters refusing work
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces tough new welfare reforms requiring young jobseekers to accept work placements or face benefit cuts, aiming to tackle youth unemployment.
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