7 d. ago US jobless benefit applications jump to 236,000, but continuing claims are lowest since April

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits fell to the lowest level in eight months

Politics

1 week ago Jobless youngsters to be offered work in construction and hospitality

Guaranteed jobs provided for up to 55,000 people from spring 2026, under new government plans

Society

1 week ago Jobless youngsters to be offered work in construction and hospitality – and could lose benefits if they say no

Guaranteed jobs provided for up to 55,000 people from spring 2026, under new government plans

Society

2 w. ago Government confirms plans to introduce new DWP benefit for the unemployed

The benefit is intended to 'provide stronger income protection during periods of unemployment'

Politics

2 w. ago US unemployment claims fall to lowest level since September 2022

The U.S. job market appears stuck in a ‘low-hire, low-fire’ state that has left those out of work struggling to find a new job

Politics

3 w. ago Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts

Politics