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UK govt pledges 300,000 new work placements as NEET numbers top one million

The UK government has announced plans to provide 300,000 new work experience and training opportunities over the next three years as it seeks to tackle rising youth unemployment and economic inactivity.

The Times of India

Labour faces union backlash after minister says living wage extension to over-18s not certain before election – as it happened

Torsten Bell says Labour manifesto ‘did not set out the timeline’ for changes to living wage after scale of youth unemployment crisis revealed in Milburn report

The Guardian - UK

Why Modi May Soon Remove These Deadwood Ministers

For years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi built an image of speed, discipline, and decisive governance. From infrastructure to global diplomacy, the Modi government projected confidence and control. But now, after more than a decade in power, a different conversation is slowly growing louder inside political circles has the government started…

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Five numbers that show the scale of the UK’s youth unemployment crisis

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The Independent UK

US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty

More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war

AAP

US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but remain low despite Iran war uncertainty

More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war

AAP

The fall of entry-level jobs and the rise of a ‘bedroom generation’: Key takeaways from youth unemployment review

Alan Milburn’s review of youth unemployment lays bare the scale of the crisis affecting Britain’s young people. Here, The Independent runs through the report’s key findings

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Labour poised for fresh welfare changes after scale of youth jobs crisis revealed

Alan Milburn’s landmark report says unemployment among young costs UK £125bn a year and warns of ‘lost generation’

The Guardian - UK

UK’s youth unemployment crisis costing UK £125bn a year, review estimates

The number of people aged 16 to 24 in the UK not in education, employment or training could increase to one in six young people by 2031, it said.

Evening Standard

Milburn backs Blair’s criticism of policies affecting entry-level jobs

The author of a review of youth unemployment suggested the current Government should rethink an uplift in the minimum wage.

Evening Standard

Labor’s JobSeeker reforms are a welcome step – but so far, fall short of a radical rebuild

The Albanese government has promised to undertake “once-in-a-generation” reforms of the government’s employment services system, which could affect the roughly one million Australians who access unemployment payments including JobSeeker.

The Conversation

Over 700,000 Kids Cut Off From Food Aid in 12 States as Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Bites

Over 700,000 children in the US have lost food support due to new legislation, with Arizona and Texas experiencing significant reductions amid rising unemployment.

International Business Times UK

Traders Echo Pope Leo's Warning That AI Could Trigger Mass Job Losses

Traders on Kalshi are giving a 60% chance that U.S. unemployment will cross 8% at some point before 2030 and a 47% chance that it will cross 9% during the same period, largely as a result of AI implementation.

International Business Times

UK facing ‘generational fault line’ over youth unemployment, review warns

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The Economic Times

Three mortgages, zero salaries: What do families do when everyone loses their job together? Viral layoff story reveals fear, debt, and survival panic

A shocking rise in family financial crisis after layoffs is emerging as global job cuts accelerate across tech, fintech, and aviation sectors. In recent months, multiple households have reported simultaneous unemployment among all earning members, pushing savings under pressure. Rising interest rates, shrinking job openings, and delayed hiring are worsening…

The Independent UK

Welfare bill should be brought down by boosting employment – not cutting benefits, Labour told

The universal credit bill could be cut by £10bn through tackling unemployment, researchers find

TechRadar

Next boss says 'dramatic' fall in entry-level roles could cause job market chaos — Lord Wolfson says fall highlights 'the crisis is in youth unemployment at the moment'

Next CEO criticizes government policies for making it costlier to employ entry-level workers, while retail stores employ more automation.

The Economic Times

'I quit my job. I gave them 2 seconds notice': US worker quits after manager demands a drug test for wearing a blanket

A night shift worker's viral story highlights concerns about workplace drug testing. Employers might use drug tests to dismiss staff and reduce unemployment insurance costs. Refusing a test can lead to denial of benefits. Younger workers are increasingly leaving toxic environments. Documenting requests and knowing state laws are crucial steps…

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Next boss Lord Wolfson warns of youth unemployment ‘crisis’ in UK

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Government policy is causing a ‘crisis’ in youth unemployment, Next boss warns

Simon Wolfson said rises in the rate of national insurance contributions and the minimum wage have hurt the employment market

The Guardian - UK

Next boss warns over ‘dramatic fall’ in UK entry-level jobs

Peer’s comments come as Milburn report is likely to find government has failed to tackle youth unemployment

Evening Standard

Next boss warns of youth unemployment ‘crisis’ as shop vacancies drop

Increased labour costs and slow economic growth are responsible for the shrinking of vacancies, Lord Simon Wolfson said.

Bangkok Post

India's 'Cockroach' party goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

India's brand new Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) channeling Gen Z concerns has gone viral, overtaking Instagram followers of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), discussing issues like politics, inflation and unemployment - with a touch of humor. The group's 30-year-old founder, Abhijeet Dipke, said the CJP was so named because…

The Guardian - UK

Labour needs ‘system reset’ to tackle youth unemployment, report to say

Alan Milburn, who is leading review commissioned by government, says current strategy ‘going in wrong direction’

The Times of India

'AI impact on Indians abroad is highest': How H-1B workers are struggling after Meta, Amazon layoffs

For thousands of Indian tech workers in US, losing a job now means more than just unemployment. It can also trigger a 60-day countdown that may decide whether they can continue living in the country with their families.

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