JD Sports reports a decline in trainer sales, blaming rising youth unemployment. Official figures show nearly a million young people are not in work or education. Explore the impact on the retail sector.
JD Sports reports 3.3% UK sales slump as high youth unemployment reduces spending power. Annual profits expected at lower end of forecasts amid consumer pressures.
The delayed US jobs report reveals 119,000 jobs were added in September, far exceeding forecasts. Unemployment holds at 4.4%. Explore the full economic analysis.
New ONS data reveals a marginal fall in young people not in work or training, but the figure remains stubbornly close to one million. Experts urge government action to tackle this crisis of opportunity.
UK youth NEET figures show a slight fall but remain near one million, the highest level since 2014. The government faces calls for action in the upcoming Budget to support the next generation.
Exclusive TUC analysis shows a steep decline in youth apprenticeships and completion rates over 14 years of Tory government. Discover the data and Labour's new plan.
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.
Families across Britain reveal how soaring childcare costs consume entire salaries, making work pointless. As unemployment hits 5%, discover the dual crisis gripping the nation.
Government data reveals a record 8.3 million people are now on Universal Credit, including 1.27 million foreign nationals. Explore the figures and the political fallout.
Rising unemployment tightens the Treasury's fiscal position, putting the state pension triple lock at risk. Will the Chancellor change the policy in the Autumn Budget?
Labour peer warns of 'lost generation' as 46% of job losses hit under-25s. Youth unemployment reaches highest level in five years. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
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 faces Tory fury after ditching mandatory 35-hour weekly job searches for benefits claimants. New trial 'encourages' job seeking instead. Read the full story.
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 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.
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.
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.
The UK's Office for National Statistics will reduce its publications by 10% in 2026 to prioritise core data reliability amid Treasury concerns. Discover how this affects economic policymaking.
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.
Exclusive investigation uncovers the hidden struggles facing young residents in UK coastal communities - from isolation and unemployment to crumbling infrastructure.
Queens assemblyman Zohran Mamdani launches scathing attack against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, demanding accountability for New York's unemployment system failures during the pandemic.
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.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals the grim reality of life in a forgotten UK town where residents face daily battles with crime, unemployment and crumbling infrastructure.
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.
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.
American employers added 199,000 jobs in November as the labour market shows unexpected resilience despite economic pressures, with healthcare and government leading hiring.
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.