UK Unemployment Rate Climbs to 5%, Highest Since 2021
UK unemployment rate rises to 5%, the highest level in over four years. Wage growth slows and payroll numbers fall, signalling a cooling labour market. Discover the economic implications.
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UK unemployment hits 5% as payroll numbers decline
UK unemployment reaches post-pandemic peak of 5% with 32,000 fewer payrolled employees in September. Wage growth slows but remains above inflation-comfort levels. What's next for the economy?
Lancaster University job cuts spark strike action
Lancaster University plans to cut over 400 jobs, prompting lecturer strikes and fears from local businesses and students about the economic and educational impact.
HMRC slashing state pensions by up to £3,300
Exclusive investigation reveals how HMRC is deducting thousands from state pension payments to recover historic tax debts, leaving retirees facing financial uncertainty. Learn who's at risk and what you can do.
Labour urges halt to DWP benefit cuts amid cost crisis
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner demands immediate halt to DWP benefit deductions as families struggle with soaring living costs, warning of devastating consequences for millions.
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.
£74m Logistics Hub Construction Begins in Stoke
Construction begins on state-of-the-art 330,000 sq ft logistics facility at Chatterley Valley, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting Staffordshire's economy
Birmingham Council Faces Pressure for Financial Crisis Inquiry
Calls intensify for an independent investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse as opposition leaders demand transparency and accountability.
Rail Chaos: Empty Trains Amid Service Cuts Anger Passengers
Furious commuters across the West Midlands are questioning the logic behind drastic rail service reductions as trains continue to run virtually empty while passengers face overcrowding and cancellations.
The Entertainer announces major job cuts amid cost crisis
Britain's beloved toy chain The Entertainer faces tough restructuring with significant job losses as rising costs and tax pressures hit the retail sector hard.
Lidl cuts prices on 100+ essential items
Lidl announces major price cuts across more than 100 everyday items in UK stores, delivering relief to shoppers amid cost of living pressures.
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.
Birmingham's £225m IT crisis forces council tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Birmingham City Council's disastrous Oracle IT implementation created a financial black hole, forcing service cuts and council tax hikes across the city.
West England's Economic Surge: What Comes Next?
West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris reveals significant economic achievements while outlining ambitious plans for future growth, investment and job creation across the region.
East Yorkshire HR Firm Secures Major Investment Boost
Hull-based HR Solutions grows with six-figure funding from NPIF - Mercia Debt Finance, creating new employment opportunities in the region
Manchester economy grows at double UK average rate
New research reveals Manchester's economy is growing at double the national average, creating thousands of jobs and attracting record business investment while other regions struggle.
Reeves' £20bn dilemma: Taxes or cuts?
Rachel Reeves faces an impossible choice as new analysis reveals the staggering scale of tax rises or spending cuts needed to fix Britain's finances. Discover what this means for your wallet.
Half of UK households forced to make spending cuts
Shocking new research reveals how the ongoing cost of living squeeze is pushing millions of British families to their financial limits, with many making severe cutbacks just to manage essential expenses.
Sherwood: I'd take Birmingham City job tomorrow
Former Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood makes stunning admission about Birmingham City vacancy, revealing he'd 'jump at the chance' to replace Tony Mowbray at St Andrew's.
Universal Credit shame: Disabled dad's heating vs eating choice
A disabled father from Birmingham reveals how cruel benefit calculations are forcing families to choose between heating and eating as the cost of living crisis deepens.
Radnor Hills investment creates 50 jobs in Welsh expansion
Welsh soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills receives significant funding injection to expand production capacity and workforce at its Powys facility, driving growth in the UK beverage sector.
Chancellor urged to protect family tax credits
Rachel Reeves urged to protect vital support as concerns grow over plans to scrap working family payments amidst cost of living crisis.
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.
DWP's Urgent Universal Credit Warning: Don't Lose £1,200
The Department for Work and Pensions issues critical alert to Universal Credit claimants about major changes that could slash payments by hundreds of pounds annually.
Universal Credit cut triggers health crisis across UK
New research exposes how the £20 weekly Universal Credit reduction is causing severe mental and physical health crises across the UK, with food banks reporting unprecedented demand.
Birmingham Council Meeting Erupts in Chaos
A Birmingham City Council meeting descended into chaos as residents and councillors clashed over budget cuts and service reductions, with police intervention required to maintain order.
Morrisons cuts prices to help shoppers save Christmas
Supermarket giant Morrisons announces major price cuts across essential Christmas items to help struggling families during the cost-of-living crisis.
Morrisons cuts prices on 160 products before Christmas
Supermarket giant Morrisons cuts prices on 160 popular products including milk, bread and vegetables to help struggling families ahead of Christmas shopping season.
Families challenge 'discriminatory' school transport cuts
Walsall Council faces mounting pressure as parents and campaigners challenge controversial cuts to home-to-school transport, arguing they disproportionately affect vulnerable children with special needs.
Labour's HMRC office closure crisis deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour may be forced to reconsider HMRC office closures amid cost of living pressures, putting thousands of civil service jobs at risk across the UK.
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