The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

How NHS Mental Health Waiting Lists Are Trapping a Generation of Young Job Seekers

NHS mental health waiting lists are leaving thousands of young Britons struggling to find work, creating a vicious cycle that experts warn could shape a generation.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

'Sugarcoating the Risk': Anthropic Boss Warned of 20% Job Loss, But His Own Chief Economist Disagrees

Anthropic chief economist Peter McCrory has challenged his CEO's bleak forecasts on AI-driven unemployment, arguing new data show no sign of a mass US jobs crisis yet.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

Number of billionaires grows 4-fold in five years to 576 in AY'26: Income tax return data

Five hundred seventy-six individuals reported over Rs 100 crore income in 2025-26. This figure shows a fourfold increase from the previous five years. The number of high-income earners rose significantly after a dip in 2024. Labour markets have recovered beyond pre-COVID levels, reducing unemployment. Government measures aim to reduce inequality…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Gen Z is protesting. Here is the economics behind the rage

Ek chhoti si naukri ka talabgar hoon main – Shailendra, Naukri (1954)

Newslaundry · Jul 24

Gen Z gets into pest control: NEET protests cut across identity lines, and bypass mainstream media’s ‘manufactured consent’

A spontaneous protest movement dubbed the “Cockroach Janta Party” emerged from an offhand remark by CJI Surya Kant, showing how a single word can spark widespread dissent. Driven largely by Gen Z, the movement uses humour, satire and non-ideological unity to protest issues like NEET exam irregularities, education reform, unemployment…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Modi adresses India's youth's 'Cockroach' movement as protesters hold capital sit-in

The "Cockroach" protests which have gained a wider following from Indians of all ages over government accountability, unemployment and economic opportunity is considered one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government's biggest challenge yet.

Euronews · Jul 23

Employment surges in June, leaving the door open to further interest rate rises

Around 76,300 Australians gained a job in June, well above market expectations, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.4%.

The Conversation · Jul 23

AI will not trigger employment collapse, staffing company Adecco Group says

AI will transform work by changing roles and tasks, not eliminating jobs. Employment rates remain high and unemployment is near historic lows globally. Companies must redesign junior roles to integrate AI and protect talent. Upskilling and reskilling are essential for this evolving work landscape. Collaboration between companies, governments, and education…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Surprise jobs jump gives RBA room to raise rates

A larger-than expected rise in employment will not ease Reserve Bank fears about inflation as rising oil prices compound cost pressures.

AAP · Jul 22

Jobs abroad or jobs in Africa? Why a focus on work in other countries shouldn’t replace opportunities at home

African governments are increasingly encouraging young people to work abroad. To address youth unemployment at home, for example, Ghana and Kenya have expanded labour mobility agreements with other countries. These include Spain, Qatar and Caribbean states.

The Conversation · Jul 22