Birmingham Jobless Hotspots Reveal High Unemployment
Parts of Birmingham have some of the worst unemployment rates in England, with Perry Barr at 15.4%. Discover the latest figures and the government's response.
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Woman overcomes chronic pain to launch new career
Amy McDonald, 36, transforms her career despite Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and endometriosis. Discover how specialist support helped her achieve digital marketing success and award recognition.
Ex-Police Inspector Wins Six-Figure Discrimination Case
Former West Midlands Police inspector Khizra Bano receives substantial settlement after discrimination claims. Read the full story of her two-decade service battle.
DWP ESA benefit ends - claimants warned to act now
Employment and Support Allowance claimants must switch to Universal Credit by deadline or risk losing payments. Learn how to protect your benefits.
Wales unemployment reaches 5.7%, highest in UK
New ONS data reveals Wales has the highest unemployment rate of any UK nation at 5.7%, its highest level outside the pandemic in nearly a decade. Explore the figures and political reactions.
North West economy shows signs of stability
The NatWest Growth Tracker reveals the North West economy is stabilising with slower declines in activity and employment. Business optimism is rising. Sign up for our newsletters for more regional analysis.
North East economy returns to growth, survey says
The North East economy has returned to growth, outpacing the UK average. Business confidence hits a four-year high, fuelling renewed employment. Discover the key findings.
Millions of UK pensioners forced back to work
Exclusive investigation reveals how soaring inflation and inadequate state pension payments are driving record numbers of retirees back into employment to make ends meet.
Black Country boosts youth employment via KIC Radio partnership
An innovative partnership between Black Country organisations and KIC Radio is transforming youth employment support, creating new opportunities and breaking down barriers for young job seekers across the region.
Birmingham's 12-year life expectancy gap revealed
Shocking new data reveals a 12-year life expectancy gap between Birmingham's wealthiest and poorest neighbourhoods, with deprivation creating a health crisis in the UK's second city.
DWP replaces sick notes in benefits shake-up
The government is replacing traditional sick notes with a new digital system designed to get people back to work faster. Find out how the major DWP changes will affect you.
ASOS cuts 500 jobs in UK restructuring
Online fashion giant ASOS announces significant workforce reduction affecting 500 roles across UK operations, including key Birmingham distribution centres, as part of cost-cutting measures.
Thousands of UK workers paid below minimum wage
New research reveals thousands of UK employees are working for less than the legal minimum wage, with Birmingham and West Midlands workers among the worst affected. Discover which sectors are most at risk.
Meta cuts 660 UK jobs in latest tech purge
Facebook's parent company Meta confirms significant workforce reduction affecting London operations as tech giant continues global restructuring programme.
Liverpool's blueprint for sustainable economic growth
Liverpool's economic leaders reveal their blueprint for sustainable growth, focusing on green innovation, skills development and strategic partnerships to transform the region's economic landscape.
Council rejects industrial estate flats plan in Wednesbury
Sandwell Council has refused controversial plans to convert a Wednesbury industrial estate into 173 apartments, citing concerns about losing employment space and inadequate infrastructure.
DWP Gives Workers New Flexible Working Powers
In a major employment rights overhaul, millions of UK workers can now demand flexible arrangements from day one and challenge employer refusals. Discover how this DWP policy change empowers employees.
Eastern Airways makes majority of staff redundant
Regional airline Eastern Airways has confirmed devastating job cuts affecting the majority of its workforce as part of a significant operational overhaul following route reductions.
AI Creating Digital Divide in UK Workplaces
New research reveals a worrying digital skills gap as AI transforms workplaces, with millions of UK workers struggling to adapt to emerging technologies.
Wetherspoon worker wins £25k discrimination case
A former Wetherspoon employee has been awarded £25,000 after winning a disability discrimination claim against the pub chain over accessibility issues at a Birmingham city centre location.
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