Unemployment7 days agoWhy youth unemployment is risingUnemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 20257 days ago7 days ago'The search is soul-destroying': Young jobseekers on the struggle to find workPeople aged between 16 and 24 are bearing the brunt of a weak employment market, figures show.7 days ago7 days agoUK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five yearsIt marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.7 days ago8 days agoTrams will make it easier to find work, says mayorTracy Brabin talks to BBC Radio Leeds about jobs in Bradford, tram delays and plans to tackle crime.8 days ago16 Feb 2026'I've applied for over 200 jobs - and I'm still unemployed'The BBC speaks to job-seekers in a deprived Yorkshire city where it seems opportunity rarely knocks.16 Feb 202620 Jan 2026Wage growth slows as number of people employed fallsOfficial figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.20 Jan 20269 Jan 2026US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since CovidEmployment growth for the world's largest economy eased significantly last year. 9 Jan 202616 Dec 2025US unemployment rose in November to a four-year highHowever, the mixed official report still leaves room for debate among central bankers.16 Dec 202520 Nov 2025US jobs saw surprising jump in September after slow summerThe report, which had been delayed by the government shutdown, gives the first official data on the job market in weeks.20 Nov 2025...
