4 h. ago Starmer in leadership crisis as he denies authorising ‘attack’ on health secretary

Briefings by PM’s allies over potential challenge to Labour leader leave him weakened ahead of crucial Budget

Events

24 h. ago Men bear brunt of jobs bloodbath as number out of work tops one million for first time in a decade

Official figures showed the jobless rate among men climbed to 5.4 per cent in the three months to September, up from 4.2 per cent when Labour came to power last summer.

Economics

36 h. ago Jobless rate hits highest since Covid in blow to Reeves before Budget

The ONS said the unemployment rate rose to 5% in the three months to September

Events

37 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 11 November: Index record run continues, pound weakens as jobless rate hits 5%

Weaker-than-expected labour market figures today boosted the chances of a December interest rate cut.

Society

37 h. ago Jobless rate hits highest since early 2021 amid ‘weakening’ labour market

The ONS said the unemployment rate rose to 5% in the three months to September, up from 4.8% in the three months to August.

Events

3 d. ago 'Serious fears' Trump could launch 'major lawsuit' against BBC over '100% fake news'

The BBC has been accused of 'doctoring' footage of US President Donald Trump in a segment apparently riling up crowds ahead of the Capitol riots in 2021. The White House hit out

Politics

4 d. ago Why London's jobless rate rose, even as more people found work

Why London's jobless rate rose, even as more people found work  London Free Press

Politics

3 w. ago Ryan Reynolds' favourite Wrexham player admits time at club could be over

Paul Mullin has been a huge hit at Wrexham since joining the club in July 2021, but admits his future is uncertain after joining Wigan on loan during the summer

Sport

3 w. ago 'Who the hell's side are you on?': Labour ministers accused of 'weakening' case against 'Chinese spies' to maintain 'positive relationship' with Beijing

The Prime Minister is mired in a deepening crisis over the role played by No10 in the collapse of the trial of two Britons accused of espionage on behalf of the Communist regime.

Politics

4 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 14 October: Jobless rate rises, easyJet leads index as builders rally

Unemployment has risen to its highest level since the pandemic with more than 1.7 million people looking for work.

Society

4 w. ago Wage growth slips back as jobless rate hits highest since 2021 – ONS

The ONS said there were signs of the jobs market downturn ‘levelling off’, with a rise in UK workers on payrolls, up 10,000 between July and August.

Events

4 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 14 October: Jobless rate rises, index lower as gold falls from record

Unemployment has risen to its highest level since the pandemic with more than 1.7 million people looking for work.

Society