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Youth Unemployment Hits Hardest as Rates Rise

New figures reveal a sharp rise in UK unemployment, with young people aged 16-24 bearing the brunt. We explore the causes and potential solutions with careers expert Shoshanna Davis. Listen to the full Sky News Daily podcast.

UK unemployment rises, youth hardest hit

UK unemployment climbs to 5.1% as labour market weakens, with youth unemployment reaching 16%. Wage growth slows amid budget speculation and business costs. Read the latest ONS data.

UK Jobless Rate Hits 5.1% as Labour Market Weakens

UK unemployment rises to a four-year high of 5.1%, with payroll numbers falling sharply. Wage growth slows, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut rates. Read the full analysis.

Unemployment Data to Test Labour Government

New UK unemployment figures and sticky inflation data will shape the Bank of England's crucial interest rate decision this Thursday. Follow the latest economic snapshot.

350,000 new training places for young unemployed

The UK government is offering 350,000 training and job opportunities to young people on Universal Credit, with potential benefit sanctions for non-engagement. This aims to tackle the near-million youth 'Neet' crisis.

UK 2026 Growth Forecast Slashed to 1% by KPMG

KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.

JD Sports hit by UK youth unemployment

JD Sports warns annual profits will be at lower end of forecasts as high youth unemployment and lack of spare cash among under-25s causes a 3.3% sales slide in the UK, its worst-performing market.

Ex-Bank of England chief criticises budget 'mistakes'

Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane condemns the government's 'repeated mistakes' ahead of the Budget 2025, arguing the process is 'sucking all life' from the economy. Read the full analysis.

UK economy grew 0.1% amid JLR cyber-attack impact

The UK economy expanded by just 0.1% in Q3 2024, with September GDP falling 0.1% after a crippling cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover slashed car production to a 73-year low. Discover the full economic impact.

Universal Credit claimants soar to 8.3 million

New government figures reveal a surge of 1.1 million Universal Credit claimants in a year, with nearly half not required to work. Discover the latest on the UK's welfare reforms.

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