The number of people unemployed rose to 1.5 million in the three months to August, but the rate remains low, both by international and UK historical standards.

Unemployment remains historically low but a second wave looks likely 

Pub giant Greene King has said it plans to cut around 800 jobs and shut dozens of pubs after trade slumped following the 10pm hospitality curfew.

Greene King to axe 800 jobs and shut dozens of pubs due to 10pm curfew

New figures released exclusively to ITV News reveal more than a third of of young people have "lost hope" over their future aspirations.

More than third of young people have 'lost hope' over future

We’re in Coventry where 50,000 workers - one in three workers - were furloughed at the height of lock down.

Special efforts to help jobseekers in the 'Ghost Town' of the Midlands

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 

The UK has been abruptly hit by a recession of extraordinary scale.

A wave of redundancies looks about to break

Almost two-thirds of one million people have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, new figures reveal.

649,000 lose their jobs amid coronavirus pandemic 

The Chancellor will allocate funds for six-month placements for some young people.

Summer statement: Sunak's £2bn plan for under-25s to 'kickstart' economy

Airbus, Arcadia, Upper Crust and Harrods are among the brands all planning to cut their workforce.

John Lewis, Airbus, Arcadia, Upper Crust and Harrods are just some of the firms which have announced major restructuring plans.

10,000 jobs to be cut from UK market as shops and aviation firms slash workforce

010720 Up to 5,000 jobs under threat at Upper Crust owner SSP

The group warned it expects to open only around a fifth of its sites in the UK by the autumn.

Up to 5,000 jobs under threat at Upper Crust owner SSP

Prince Charles posted a video message for The Prince’s Trust, which he founded to help the country’s marginalised younger generation.


Prince Charles warns of a 'devastating' impact on youth employment

UK unemployment claims soared by more than 69% in April after the coronavirus lockdown gripped the labour market, official figures revealed.

Unemployment claims soar 69% amid coronavirus lockdown

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

Wage growth also saw a second consecutive month of decline as earnings remained below their pre-financial crisis peak.

UK employment sees biggest decline for four years as wage growth stalls again

The number of people in work rose by 31,000 to 32.78 million in the three months to July, the Office for National Statistics said.

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