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fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

UK unemployment reaches 4.7% as labour market cools, raising pressure for Bank of England rate cut

The UK unemployment rate rose to 4.7% in May, a four-year high, surprising economists and reinforcing concerns over a slowing economy.
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fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Fall in hiring raises recession alarms as Reeves confronts 15bn fiscal gap

The UK's labour market decline raises recession fears, prompting concerns over business hiring and fiscal strategies.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Fall in hiring raises recession alarms as Reeves confronts 15bn fiscal gap

The UK's labour market decline raises recession fears, prompting concerns over business hiring and fiscal strategies.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Gen Z is facing the worst youth unemployment rate in decades. Here is how it's different | CBC News

Graduating students face the highest youth unemployment rate in Canada in 25 years, leading many to pursue further education.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Another drop in UK net migration in 2026 may cause labour shortages, says No 10 adviser

UK net migration is projected to drop to 200,000 by 2026, impacting labor supply in key sectors.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Hiring revival in doubt as employer confidence wanes over tax rises and workers' rights bill

UK hiring recovery is uncertain due to rising payroll taxes and employer concerns over economic conditions.
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Five hard truths foreign job seekers in Germany need to know

Applying from abroad is unlikely to work; your chances of finding a good job rise exponentially if you're actually in the country.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

There's only one problem with Labour's immigration plans: they're completely untethered from reality | Jonathan Portes

The notion that reducing immigration will boost UK's growth is contradicted by evidence showing migrants earn more and contribute positively to GDP.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Employers slash hiring plans as wage costs rise and economic uncertainty deepens

UK businesses are experiencing a significant decline in confidence regarding hiring, primarily due to rising labor costs and economic uncertainty, marking the lowest employment outlook in years.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What's likely to be in Labour's immigration crackdown?

Employers will be required to provide evidence of investing in UK skills to recruit foreign workers, a policy long-promised by Labour targeting sectors like IT.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

India trade deal could undercut UK business, opposition parties say

The UK-India trade deal has prompted criticism from opposition parties, who believe it could disadvantage British businesses by making Indian workers cheaper to hire.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Labour market data highlights urgent need for action on older workers, say leading think tanks

The government must show greater ambition and urgency in addressing the employment prospects of older workers if it hopes to meet its goal of an 80% employment rate.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Reeves defends Labour's 40bn tax rise as businesses prepare for NICs hike

Reeves advocates for tax increases to support NHS funding, attributing reduced waiting lists to her policies.
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fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Ministers pressed to address workforce health as UK inactivity crisis persists

Business leaders urge the UK government to focus on workforce health to enhance economic growth.
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