14 h. ago London unemployment rises to 6.8%, highest in a decade outside the pandemic

Bank of England seen as almost certain to cut interest rates on Thursday as labour market cools

Events

15 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 December: Rate cut seen as jobs market weakens, Brent Crude below $60

The rate of unemployment has risen to its highest level in almost a decade outside the pandemic as employers continue to shed jobs.

Society

16 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 December: Rate cut seen as jobs market weakens, index holds firm

The rate of unemployment has risen to its highest level in almost a decade outside the pandemic as employers continue to shed jobs.

Society

17 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 December: Rate cut seen as jobless rate rises, index holds firm

The rate of unemployment has risen to its highest level in almost a decade outside the pandemic as employers continue to shed jobs.

Society

17 h. ago Unemployment rises to 5.1%, highest in a decade outside the pandemic

Bank of England seen as almost certain to cut interest rates on Thursday as labour market cools

Events

6 d. ago Fast food chain Leon will shut restaurants and axe jobs after appointing administrators as its boss blames hospitality industry's 'unsustainable' tax burden

Leon, which employs 1,120 staff, has grappled with falling sales recently and complained of a 'challenging' economy in its latest accounts.

Society

6 d. ago Trouble for high street fast food favourite with restaurants and jobs set to be axed

Leon is set to shut a number of restaurants and cut jobs after calling in administrators

Society

6 d. ago UK Fast food chain Leon 'to shut restaurants and cut jobs' after going in administration

Leon, who put a healthier take on fast food, has decided to close some restaurants and cut a number of jobs after going into administration citing the industry’s “unsustainable” tax burden

Society

6 d. ago Leon to shut restaurants and cut jobs as administrators appointed

Leon, the popular British fast food chain, has said it plans to close some of its restaurants and cut jobs after appointing administrators Quantuma with the aim of creating a "leaner business"

Society

6 d. ago Fast food chain Leon plans to close restaurants and cut jobs

Fast food chain Leon has said it plans to close some of its restaurants and cut jobs after appointing administrators.

Society

8 d. ago Donald Trump's tariffs force Dragons Den star Sara Davies' firm to cut UK jobs

Crafter’s Companion, founded by TV star Sara Davies, has been forced to close its warehouse in Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham. The decision comes after the company moved 60 per cent of its warehouse operations to the US in August this year.

Politics

9 d. ago Young people to have 'benefits cut' if they refuse job offers in DWP crackdown

Up to 55,000 young people will be offered government-backed jobs in six UK areas from April 2026, but could face benefit cuts if they refuse without good reason

Politics

9 d. ago Young people to have benefits cut if they refuse job offer in new DWP crackdown

Jobs will be provided for up to 55,000 young people from April 2026 in six part of the UK, based on areas with the highest need

Politics

9 d. ago Labour wants jobless youths to work in pubs and restaurants to cut massive benefits bill

Ministers have announced an £820 million package aimed at helping almost one million into work, with jobs in bars, restaurants, building sites and care homes.

Society

9 d. ago Labour pledges to offer jobless youths work in pubs and restaurants to cut massive benefits bill

Ministers have announced an £820 million package aimed at helping almost one million into work, with jobs in bars, restaurants, building sites and care homes.

Society

1 week ago Poundland set to have shut over 100 stores as new wave of closures announced

Poundland has announced a further 14 shops will close by early February as the budget retailer continues to trim down the chain as part of turnaround efforts for the business

Politics

1 week ago Welsh council looking to cut 600 jobs despite 'disaster' warning

One councillor warned that it would be a "disaster if we reduce our frontline workforce"

Events

2 w. ago Yankee Candle maker Newell Brands announces plans to close stores and cut 900 jobs

The store closures and job cuts are a part of Newell Brands’ new global productivity plan to ‘strengthen the company’s competitiveness’

Politics

2 w. ago Harbour Energy job cuts: Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy to axe around 100 offshore jobs

100 offshore jobs out of around 700 are at risk.

Society

2 w. ago North Sea job cuts: Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy to axe around 100 offshore jobs

100 offshore jobs out of around 700 are at risk amid pressure from UK windfall taxes.

Society