The latest job losses follow thousands more which have been cut across the UK as businesses struggle to contend with the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Currys PC World-owner Dixons Carphone to cut 800 jobs 

Owners John and Irene Hays said they are ‘devastated’.

Hays Travel to cut up to 878 jobs

The company is expected to appoint insolvency specialists on Monday after its income was wiped out by the protracted closure of stores and gyms during lockdown.

1,700 jobs at risk as DW Sports falls into administration

Job recruiter Alex Platt shares his top tips on how to get a job during lockdown.

Five top tips on how to get a job if you have lost yours during lockdown 

There are less jobs available now than this time last year, new data has shown.

Across all sectors, there has been a quarterly decrease in jobs from April to June 2020, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Coronavirus: New job vacancies down 70% compared to same time last year

The employment market is a very competitive place at the moment, so it is important to stand out from the crowd.

Top tips on how to get a job during coronavirus lockdown 

ITV News has compiled a guide aimed at helping workers get back on their feet during these uncertain times.

Coronavirus unemployment crisis: What do I do if I've lost my job?

Thousands of jobs in the retail and hospitality sectors are set to go, as three chain brands announce cuts amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Thousands of jobs lost as Monsoon and Frankie & Benny's closes sites

Travel trade organisation Abta described it as ‘a stark indication of the pressure that the holiday industry is under’.

Coach company Shearings collapses into administration

The "headline" rate of unemployment in the UK inched up to 3.9% between January and the end of March.

Employment drops sharply in April despite government support

Former Conservative cabinet minister David Davis said the economy could face a “fatal seizure” if they were not protected.

Government urged to do more to help self-employed through coronavirus crisis

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits decreased by 13,000 to 1.28 million for the quarter.

UK unemployment falls to 44-year low

Average earnings increased by 3.4% in the year to December, the highest for a decade, outpacing inflation.

Highest number of people in work since records began, new figures show

A union leader has blamed the "always on" work culture for many getting to spend less time with their families.

Four out of five want a shorter work week as technology makes jobs easier

Employment increased by 197,000 in the quarter to March to the highest figure since records began in 1971, giving a record rate of 75.6%.