900,000 Young Brits Not in Education or Work
Shocking new DWP figures reveal nearly a million young people are classified as NEETs, with experts warning of a 'ticking time bomb' for the UK economy and society.
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DWP launches mandatory work scheme for young benefits claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions launches mandatory work experience programme for young Universal Credit claimants, aiming to tackle youth unemployment.
Over-50s Unemployment: UK's Hidden Ageism Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how experienced workers over 50 are being systematically locked out of employment, facing unprecedented discrimination despite their skills and availability.
Australia's Hidden Jobs Crisis Worries Economists
New analysis reveals Australia's rising unemployment figures mask a deeper economic concern as underemployment and multiple job-holding surge, creating what experts call a 'messy' and worrying trend.
Australia's fertility rate hits record low: 1.55 births per woman
New data reveals Australia's fertility rate has hit an unprecedented low of 1.55 births per woman, sparking concerns about future economic stability and population ageing.
UK unemployment falls as wages outpace inflation
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's stunning economic recovery with unemployment hitting near-record lows and wages soaring above inflation, positioning the UK as a G7 growth leader.
Over-50s Unemployment: Britain's Hidden Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how age discrimination and economic pressures are pushing experienced workers into unemployment, creating a silent crisis in the UK job market.
Unemployed? Your Guide to UK Benefits & Financial Support
Discover the crucial financial benefits available when you're between jobs in Britain - from Universal Credit to Council Tax reductions and help with housing costs.
Youth unemployment crisis deepens in UK job market
New analysis reveals young Britons face the worst employment prospects in decades, with rising joblessness and stagnant wages creating a perfect storm for Generation Z.
Reeves targets unemployment with tough new benefit rules
Rachel Reeves announces sweeping welfare reforms in Labour's first budget, introducing mandatory work placements and stricter benefit claim conditions to tackle rising unemployment.
UK Wage Growth Beats Inflation for 7th Month
Official figures show regular pay rising at 6% annually as unemployment edges up, creating a complex picture for Bank of England policymakers ahead of next interest rate decision.
UK Unemployment Hits 4.3%, Highest Since 2023
Britain's unemployment rate climbs to 4.3% as job losses accelerate across multiple sectors, marking the highest level since 2023 and signalling growing economic headwinds.
Microsoft AI Replacing UK Jobs Sparks Employment Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Microsoft's aggressive AI implementation is causing significant workforce reductions across its UK operations, raising concerns about the future of employment in the tech sector.
UK Wage Growth Slows Sharply as Job Market Cools
UK wage growth has hit its slowest pace in over two years while unemployment rises, signalling a cooling labour market. Meanwhile, Argentina secures IMF bailout and stock markets show mixed performance.
DWP to place job coaches in GP surgeries
The UK Government is launching a controversial scheme that will transform GP surgeries into employment support hubs, with doctors encouraged to refer patients to job coaches in a bid to reduce economic inactivity.
Scotland's Full-Time Employment Crisis Deepens
New statistics expose a dramatic decline in Scots working full-time days, with unemployment rising and economic concerns mounting across the nation.
Spain's Youth Turn to Far-Right Amid Economic Despair
Exclusive analysis reveals why Spain's disillusioned younger generation is abandoning traditional parties for Vox, creating political shockwaves across Europe.
Las Vegans sell plasma as job market crashes
Exclusive investigation reveals how ordinary Las Vegans are selling their blood plasma to survive amid a devastating employment crisis that's hitting hospitality workers hardest.
Morocco rocked by mass protests over economic crisis
Thousands of Moroccans take to the streets in angry demonstrations against economic hardship, unemployment, and government inaction as living costs spiral out of control.
First Direct Offers Record 7.1% Easy-Access Savings
First Direct launches market-leading 7.1% easy-access savings account, beating all competitors and offering savers unprecedented returns with no restrictions.
Youth anxiety claims undermine benefits crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals how young people are increasingly using mental health conditions to avoid work despite government welfare reforms targeting the workshy.
Madagascar President Dissolves Government Amid Youth Protests
Madagascar's president has taken the dramatic step of dissolving his government following weeks of youth-led protests against poverty and unemployment, plunging the island nation into political uncertainty.
Reeves Targets Youth Unemployment in First Speech
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils ambitious plan to tackle Britain's youth unemployment crisis, calling it 'economic waste' and 'personal tragedy' in landmark Treasury address.
BOE's Powell: Tariffs Risk Soaring UK Unemployment
Governor Andrew Powell cautions that new trade barriers risk triggering a sharp rise in UK unemployment, urging a measured approach to economic policy.
Labour's Britain: Jobless Hotspots Mapped in Shock Revelation
An explosive new analysis exposes the UK's unemployment blackspots, with traditional Labour strongholds dominating the list of areas poised to receive increased welfare support.
Farage: Stop Benefits for Those Who Refuse Work
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveils a hardline welfare policy, proposing to strip benefits from those refusing employment, in a major intervention on the UK's welfare debate.
Michigan demands unemployment money back after its own error
Thousands of Michigan residents are being forced to repay unemployment benefits after a state agency error. Discover the full story behind the administrative blunder causing financial distress.
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.
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.
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