The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

Small businesses can help South Africa fight unemployment if they get proper support – study

South Africa has an alarming unemployment rate of approximately 32.1%. Solutions have been elusive. The unemployment rate has been consistently high for decades.

The Conversation · May 20, 2024

‘Modi builds highways but where are our jobs?’: rising inequality looms over India’s election

While the number of Indian billionaires soars, growing unemployment has become a big problem for the BJP as it campaigns for a third term

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

Inflation, joblessness force BJP supporters to question their choice in eastern U.P.

Voters in Uttar Pradesh critique Modi government's policies on inflation, unemployment, and reservation, questioning BJP's promises and performance.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

Australia’s unemployment rate rises to 4.1% reducing chance of another RBA interest rate hike

Jobless rate increases from a revised 3.9% in March but it’s a mixed picture with employers adding 38,500 jobs overall

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024

No increase to base jobseeker rate in budget means Centrelink payment remains below poverty line

There will be no change to unemployment payments despite a government committee and several social services groups calling for an increase

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024

Diploma Devaluation: Overqualified Chinese Graduates Desperate For Jobs Hired For Crematorium Role

A philosophy student that graduated with a master's degree was among the shortlisted applicants for a role in one of Guangzhou's crematoriums.

International Business Times UK · May 15, 2024

Jeremy Hunt and Mel Stride warn against benefits ‘lifestyle choice’

Ministers ramp up anti-welfare rhetoric a day after data showed increase in UK unemployment

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024

Another Election Show: In Rae Bareli, locals fear Yogi Adityanath’s police?

On the campaign trail of Congress’ star campaigner Priyanka Gandhi, we catch up with people who have come to listen to her at Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh. Unemployment and price rise emerge as key issues. The problem of ‘awara pashu’, or stray cattle, that destroys farms is on everyone’s…

Newslaundry · May 15, 2024

South Africa's Unemployment Rate Rises Ahead Of Election

South Africa's increasing unemployment rate before the election highlights economic challenges and the need for urgent solutions.

Top News · May 14, 2024

UK unemployment may not reach its worst, but economic rebound will stall

Failure to cut interest rates will take money out of the system, hitting businesses such as hospitality

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024