The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

Gloom for UK workers as incomes flatline and jobs market falters

Falls in inflation and interest rates could leave Britain better off this year, but at the cost of high unemployment

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17

Jobs crisis London: unemployment hits five year high of 7.6% as Londoners ‘pay for Labour’s failures’

London has the worst jobless tally in the UK with the national rate only at 5.2%

Evening Standard · Feb 17

Unemployment at highest level since Covid lockdown, official figures show

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The Independent UK · Feb 17

UK unemployment rate hits five-year high of 5.2% as wage growth cools

ONS figures raise the prospect of a further interest rate cut by Bank of England in the spring

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17

‘Life requires cash’: Gaza’s jobs crisis leaves people struggling to afford basics

Fresh fruit and other items now available but at high prices in territory where unemployment is estimated at 80%

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

RBA offers more rates call insight before jobs data

Critical unemployment figures will give Australia's central bank a clearer picture on whether it will deliver a second interest rate hike in as many months.

AAP · Feb 15

7 Reasons Why Unemployment in India Is Rising Faster Than Ever

India continues to grow at an estimated 6.5-7% GDP rate in FY 2025-26, positioning itself among the fastest-growing major economies. However, employment growth has not kept equal pace with economic expansion. According to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the…

Times Life · Feb 13

US applications for jobless benefits falls to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining within the historically healthy range of the past few years

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Why India’s Most Educated Youth Are the Most Unemployed

India celebrates its youth as its greatest strength. Every year, millions of students graduate with degrees in engineering, management, science, arts, and commerce — armed with ambition, skill, and the promise of a better future. Families invest savings. Students invest years. Society invests hope. And yet, a troubling paradox defines…

Times Life · Feb 12

The godfather of AI predicts mass unemployment is on its way. This CEO warns even a 10% reduction 'will feel like a depression'

Khan Academy CEO Salman Khan predicts the AI revolution will hit the U.S. faster and harder than anyone is anticipating.

Fortune · Feb 12