Long-term sickness now main reason for worklessness in households – YuLife
Northern Ireland had the highest proportion at 50.6%, with more than half of people not working in workless households citing sickness or disability.
UK employment rate edges up but jobless rate climbs to highest since 2021
The UK employment rate rose slightly to 75.1% in the three months to April, but the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6% - its highest level since July 2021.
HS2 helps over 5,000 unemployed people into work
Mark Wild said: “HS2 is creating new opportunities for people now, and that will continue in the years ahead.”
GP unemployment crisis set to deepen, BMA warns
Chairs of the Association’s GP committees have written to Wes Streeting to collectively raise their concerns about the growing GP unemployment crisis.
Compass Group hub secures work for 220 people facing barriers to employment
In the last six months, more than 100 people who previously struggled to find work have secured roles.
Job availability down 22% as economic pressures impact hiring – Tribepad
There were 108,739 roles posted on Tribepad’s platform in 2024, down from 139,308 the previous year.
Unemployment steady at 4.4% amid declining vacancies and pay growth – ONS
The number of vacancies decreased by 9,000 on the quarter, marking the 31st consecutive drop, but still remaining above pre-pandemic levels.
Employment remains steady at 74.8% in Q4 2024 – ONS
ONS data showed the employment rate for people aged 16 to 64 was 74.8% between September and November 2024, unchanged from a year ago.
Birmingham tops list of UK areas claiming the most unemployment benefits
Birmingham has the UK’s highest rate of unemployment benefits claims, at 10,749.64 per 100,000 residents, according to Afforda’s analysis of ONS data. The Isles of Scilly reported the lowest rate, with just 15 claimants recorded.
UK unemployment rate rises to 4.3% – ONS
Payrolled employees fell by 5,000 in October 2024 on the month but increased by 95,000 (0.3%) over the year, reaching 30.4 million.
More support from employers could help unpaid carers continue working in Northern Ireland – Carer Poverty Commission
The CPC estimated that a combination of flexible working and paid carer’s leave could increase the number in employment in Northern Ireland by more than 6,000.
Employment leaders call for government action on youth unemployment
Employment leaders push for government action on youth unemployment.
