West Yorkshire Mayor to offer free laptops and digital skills to boost employment
The pilot will see recipients get a free device such as a laptop, at least five hours of digital skills training, and free data or Wi-Fi.
UK unemployment rises to 4.8% as job vacancies continue to decline
The UK unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in the three months to August, according to the latest ONS figures, with vacancies and employment levels both showing modest declines.
UK unemployment rises to 4.7% as payrolled employees fall for tenth month in a year
ONS data shows a drop of 149,000 payrolled employees in the year to June 2025, with vacancies down for the 37th consecutive period and unemployment edging higher.
Hundreds of Welsh doctors face unemployment amid specialty training shortfall – BMA
A survey by the BMA in Wales has revealed that 40% of resident doctors feared they will be unemployed from August 2025 due to a lack of training opportunities.
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.
