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Give mayors more powers to tackle youth unemployment crisis, says Alan Milburn

Exclusive: Government’s work tsar warns that having young people not in work will create ‘long-term scarring effect’

The Guardian - UK

Foreign-born workers in US fall by nearly 6 lakh in February; ironically unemployment rate for native-born rises

The number of foreign-born workers in the United States declined sharply in February 2026, while unemployment among US-born workers increased, according to an analysis of official data by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP).

The Times of India

AI layoffs are coming. The problem may be compounded because nearly 75% of people don't apply for unemployment benefits

Many don’t apply because they don’t believe they will be eligible for benefits.

Fortune

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53% of Americans Feel Behind Financially in a Strong Market: The Psychology of 2026 Wealth

A booming market should create confidence. Instead, it creates anxiety. Stocks climb, unemployment stays relatively low, and economic headlines often highlight growth. Yet surveys over the last few years consistently report a surprising reality: roughly 53% of Americans reported a negative change to their personal finances recently. That number sounds…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Gen Z men with college degrees now have the same unemployment rate as non-grads—a sign that the higher education payoff is dead

Gen Z is increasingly slamming their degrees as useless, and new research indicates there may be some truth when it comes to the job hunt.

Fortune

Trump Economy Stumbles as February Report Shows 92,000 Jobs Lost Amid Unemployment Rise

The US job market experienced a significant downturn in February, with a loss of 92,000 jobs, challenging the White House's economic narrative.

International Business Times UK

OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla believes AI will be able to do 80% of all jobs by 2030. Here’s how life could be affordable after mass unemployment

The Silicon Valley billionaire foresees a deflationary economy—but also free health care and education, along with a tax overhaul.

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The US Lost 92,000 Jobs Last Month With Only 50,000 New Ones Coming and Braces for More Inflation All While Under Trump

The US economy faces challenges as 92,000 jobs are lost, unemployment rises, and inflation fears grow amid Trump's policies and the Iran conflict.

International Business Times UK

US workplaces unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs as unemployment rate climbs to 4.4%

The outlook for the job market – and the entire economy – is clouded by the war with Iran

The Independent UK

US lost 92,000 jobs in February just before Trump joined Iran conflict

The unemployment rate was 4.4% in February, with 126,000 jobs added in January

The Guardian - US

The Guardian view on rising youth unemployment: regional leaders as well as ministers must take action

Editorial: Worsening health is only part of the reason for the concerning rise in young people who are neither studying nor working

The Guardian - UK

Why unemployment – and bad jobs – carry hidden social and political costs

The outlook for job seekers in the UK appears to be taking a turn for the worse. Weak economic growth and continued uncertainty for employers have led to forecasts that unemployment will hit 5.3% this year.

The Conversation

Gen Z women are the new face of unemployment—and it’s not because they’re too choosy. Low grades and bad health are to blame, new research warns

Young women are falling out of the workforce, even as male unemployment figures fall. The NEET crisis has a new face—and she’s a young woman.

Fortune

What is in store for London house prices and mortgage rates following the spring statement?

Mortgages, housebuilding and inflation — is there any good news for London buyers and homeowners?

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‘No more nepotism, bootlicking’: Nepal votes a year after violent Gen Z protest; key things to know

Nepal began voting on Thursday in its first nationwide election since last year’s dramatic youth-led uprising toppled the government and reshaped the country’s political landscape. The high-stakes poll comes after months of political turmoil sparked by what many have called a “Gen Z revolution” — protests driven largely by young…

Euronews

Eurozone unemployment unexpectedly falls to record low

The eurozone job market showed modest improvement in January 2026, with the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate falling to 6.1%, an all-time low.

The Conversation

Eczema and asthma in children: how household fuels are harming health in poor South African homes

In many households in Mabopane and Soshanguve – townships on the northern outskirts of South Africa’s City of Tshwane that are marked by high poverty, unemployment and informal economic activity – evenings follow a familiar pattern.

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February Jobs Report Shows a Surprise Drop in Payrolls

The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates anytime soon, even with a shockingly weak February jobs report. Here's why.

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The Times of India

From protests to polls: Nepal to vote after a Gen Z uprising redraws its political map

Nepal is at a critical juncture as nearly 19 million voters elect a new House of Representatives. This election is significantly influenced by a youth-led uprising that challenged the political establishment, fueled by resentment over unemployment and perceived elite excess. The vote reflects a generational demand for accountability and change.

The Guardian - UK

Unemployment set to hit 5.3% this year amid ‘worrying’ rise in young jobless

OBR raises forecast from 4.9% and downgrades UK’s growth prospects for 2026 – while also warning of war uncertainty

Evening Standard

UK economy could face ‘very significant’ impact from Iran conflict – OBR

The budget watchdog said that the outlook for inflation would be ‘particularly uncertain’.

The Independent UK

Reeves accused of being ‘tone deaf’ on energy prices as Middle East crisis deepens

Growth forecast cut again and unemployment to rise as chancellor warned economy risks big hit from Iran war – but Reeves insists ‘plan is right’

The Guardian - UK

Reeves’s talk of stability may be misplaced amid Iran war turmoil

Attempt to project calm in spring forecast may be short-lived if living costs and unemployment keep climbing

Evening Standard

Reeves insists she has right plan despite economic growth forecast cut

The Office for Budget Responsibility slashed the growth forecast for 2026 and hiked its expectation for unemployment.

The Independent UK

What we learnt from Rachel Reeves’ spring statement – and what it means for you

From energy prices to economic growth, here The Independent takes a look at everything we learnt from the chancellor’s spring statement

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