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What William Ruto's presidency would mean for Kenya's economy

William Ruto has been declared the winner of Kenya’s 2022 presidential election. The close results have been queried, raising the risk of a prolonged political transition. But, if cleared, Ruto is set to inherit an economy that’s not in great shape. For example, unemployment is running high, a fact that…

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More unemployment next year than in pandemic, experts predict, as inflation set to top 13 percent this year

The latest figures out today show a 0.1 percent rise in unemployment over the last three months - but it's a sign of things to come

Manchester Evening News

North East policy leaders warn of 'difficult times' for firms and communities as unemployment figures are published

'Without intervention, we can expect a difficult economic situation,' North East LEP CEO Helen Golightly warns

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Warning of 'difficult times' as latest North East unemployment and PAYE figures are published

'Without intervention, we can expect a difficult economic situation for local communities and businesses,' the North East LEP says

Chronicle Live

Scottish unemployment rate drops by 1.1% since last year to joint record low

But despite the positive trend, estimated wage growth has fallen behind the rest of the UK

Insider UK

Glass half empty or full? The two ways of viewing latest UK jobs figures

Analysis: While chancellor says unemployment has rarely been lower, Bank of England predicts recession will push up jobless rate

The Guardian - UK

Unemployment rate in Scotland drops to joint record low

THE unemployment rate in Scotland has dropped by 1.1 percentage points across the past year, figures have shown.

The National (Scotland)

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Britain sees rise in unemployment - and a record slump in workers' pay

Experts believe that pay is down by 4.1 percent in real terms

Manchester Evening News

FTSE 100 Live: Record pay squeeze revealed, unemployment rate steady at 3.8%

Earnings in real terms have fallen by a record 3% as workers continue to be squeezed by soaring prices, official figures showed today.

Evening Standard

Why unemployment is set to stay below 5% for years to come

Unfathomably, Australia’s unemployment rate has sunk to 3.5%. Even harder to believe is that it will soon sink lower – perhaps even this week, when the update is released on Thursday – and after that, if the ANZ’s forecasts are correct, dip below the next threshold to two-point-something for the…

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U.S. weekly unemployment insurance claims rise to 260,000

New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits rose 6,000 for the week ending July 30 to a seasonally adjusted 260,000. The previous week’s figure was revised down from 256,000 to 254,000. The four-week moving average as of July 30 rose to 254,750 from a revised 248,750 as of the week…

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Week of gains as markets rally and unemployment hits record low

What to watch in markets this week: The ASX200 closed higher for a fourth straight week, and it is now 10 per cent above its June lows.

The New Daily

State government is committed to make 'Rangla Punjab': CM Bhagwant Mann

LUDHIANA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday called upon people to join hands and wage a war against social maladies like unemployment, corruption, communalism and social discrimination to realise the dreams of freedom fighters and make a 'Rangla Punjab '

The Times of India

HCP: Unemployment Rate Among Moroccan Youths is 31.8%

The unemployment rate in Morocco among young individuals aged 15 to 24 years is 31.8%, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) revealed on Friday. This age group represents 5.9 million out of the kingdom’s 36 million total population, of which 16.3% have jobs (962,000) and 7.6% are unemployed (448,000). The…

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Al Jazeera

US jobless claims increase for second straight week

Unemployment claims remain close to the highest level since last November, the Labor Department said.

Tribune News Service

US jobless claims rise again, near highest since November

Applications for U.S. unemployment insurance rose for a second week and held near the highest level since November, indicating continued moderation in the labor market.

The Independent UK

US unemployment claims rise by 14,000 to 262,000

The number of Americans who signed up for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since November, though the U.S. job market continues to show signs of strength

The Guardian - UK

Kenya elections: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight race for president

Analysts say result too close to call, with poor turnout amid cost of living crisis and soaring unemployment

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India’s great untapped resource: its jobless young people

Young people have been taking to the streets across India, demanding governments act to provide more jobs. In the northern state of Bihar, large numbers protested on February at delays in filling public sector vacancies. Some of them had passed the required examinations but waited several years for their job…

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Furlough had a protective effect on mental health – but it wasn't as good as working

In March 2020, a few days before lockdown was introduced, the UK government launched the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, widely referred to as “furlough”. This scheme provided employees who were unable to work due to the pandemic with 80% of their pay (capped at £2,500 per month).

Dynamite News

RJD holds 'Pratirodh' yatra over inflation, unemployment in Patna

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) workers on Sunday held a 'Pratirodh' march in Patna over the issue of inflation and unemployment. Read more on Dynamite News:

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6 ways Canadians can prepare for the upcoming recession

Although it certainly feels like it, and many people believe it, we are not in a recession yet. While a recession is defined as two successive quarters of negative GDP growth, it is essentially a period where economic growth falls significantly and unemployment rates rise.

Tribune News Service

More people in flooded Eastern Kentucky counties eligible for housing, other help

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has approved individual assistance for people in more counties hit by recent flooding in Eastern Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear’s office announced Saturday.

Newsroom.co.nz

Reserve Bank's bitter medicine harms the patient it's trying to save

Facing a cost of living crisis, the Government can open a modern economic toolkit and move from Wellbeing Budgets to a Wellbeing Economy.

Newsroom.co.nz

How to shake off the inflation blues

Surveys show New Zealanders feel inflation is outpacing their ability to save, while new research suggests this will put more people in a place of sadness, anger and pain.

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