Department for Work and Pensions expands support for young job seekers
DWP expands Youth Offer, aiming to assist 30,000+ young job seekers in the UK.
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Tag: unemployment
Job vacancies reach highest levels on record
However, experts warn that this rate of recovery will not last forever, requiring further action to be taken.
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Unemployment among young, Black people rises to over 40 per cent
The number of young, white unemployed people has increased to 12.4 per cent over the same period.
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Unemployment set to newly rise after end of furlough scheme
How many employees are expected to still be on the furlough scheme by the end of September?
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Unemployment levels for women over 65 increase by 193 per cent in a year
Between March-May 2021, there were 32,000 fewer women aged over 65 either working or actively looking for work than a year ago.
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Businesses planning furlough redundancies need to start now, law firm warns
What must employers legally do before making decisions about redundancies?
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BME staff three times more likely to have hours reduced during pandemic
BME workers reported feeling a pressure to return to the workplace out of fear of being viewed negatively by their employer.
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Redundancy rate drops to pre-pandemic levels
How are these signs of recovery set to have a big impact for employers looking to hire?
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Low-paid workers most likely to face unemployment and job insecurity
How can low-paid workers be protected against the risks that follow the end of the furlough scheme?
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UK unemployment rate sees biggest quarterly decrease since 2015
In what ways has the labour market shown substantial recovery compared to the previous quarter?
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One in 11 BME workers are now unemployed, say TUC
The unemployment rate for BME workers is now rising at three times the rate of white workers.
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Older staff most likely to face reduced hours during pandemic
Almost half of over 65s have only received partial pay over the last week.
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Employment among older workers has fallen by a third during pandemic
What problems could arise for older workers who become unemployed?
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UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9 per cent
In what ways has the labour market started to recover from the impact of the pandemic?
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Thomas Seymour: The impact of COVID-19 on the future workforce
“HR need to consider bringing in candidates who are capable and willing to adapt, but may not have the qualifications that were desired previously.”
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Under 25s hit hardest by redundancies throughout pandemic
How many people have been removed from payroll since February 2020?
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