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Stagflation fears deepen as UK jobs market continues to weaken – ONS
The latest figures showed UK unemployment increased to 5% from 4.9%, while job vacancies declined to around 705,000, the lowest level since early 2021.
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Public backs more support for young people as youth joblessness reaches 16%
Opinium and British Retail Consortium found that younger unemployed people were the group most in need additional Government support.
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Unemployment fall may be short-lived as employer costs rise, CIPD warns
James Cockett said: “Today’s fall in unemployment marks a reprieve from the recent doom and gloom. However, it’s likely that this will be short-lived."
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UK employment dips as unemployment rises, ONS data shows
Payrolled employees fall year on year while unemployment edges up to 5.2%.
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easyJet expands uniform donation scheme to help jobseekers access smart workwear
Research showed that 71% of respondents said the high cost of smart workwear stopped them from buying suitable clothes for interviews and work.
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Retail jobs at risk from rising employment costs, finds BRC
Labour and employment costs ranked as a top concern for 84% of finance chiefs, up from 21% last July.
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Retraining demand sees sharp rise as unemployment increases – Strive Training
The UK-based provider said it is seeing a surge in adults seeking to upskill or reskill in response to changing labour market conditions.
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Payrolls drop by 0.5% as unemployment rises to 5.1% – ONS
Employment rate for people aged 16 to 64 was estimated at 75.1% from September to November 2025.
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Job loss leads to sharp fall in spending and rise in financial distress, finds IFS
Spending fell by around 20% in the first few months after losing a job, with only a third of lost earnings made up by higher benefits.
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Former Health Secretary launches inquiry into youth unemployment and inactivity
The inquiry, backed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), comes as almost one million young people are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
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CIPD warns young workers bearing brunt of rising unemployment
James Cockett said: “It’s clear the Government needs to take stronger action to support young people in securing valuable training and employment opportunities."
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Unemployment hits 5.1% as employment growth slows – ONS
In August to October 2025, payrolled employees dropped by 113,000 over the year and by 24,000 over the quarter.