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Surge in Job-Seekers Marks Largest Increase Since 2020 Amid Employment Market Weakness
Job-seeker numbers rise for the 15th consecutive month, highlighting a weakening labour market
Wednesday 21 October 2026
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Job-seeker numbers rise for the 15th consecutive month, highlighting a weakening labour market
Loan enquiries for private school fees have risen by 25% as parents brace for potential tax changes under a Labour government, according to School Fee Plan.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has expressed strong opposition to the idea of Shein, the Chinese-founded fast-fashion retailer, listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Former Tory chairman David Davis calls the US-UK extradition treaty 'ridiculous' after British entrepreneur Mike Lynch is acquitted in his American criminal trial.
Labour plans to close the tax loophole for private equity investors, targeting 'carried interest' to raise £440 million for public services.
Labour pledges to make the mortgage guarantee scheme permanent to support first-time buyers, aiming to help 80,000 young people onto the housing ladder if they win…
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers capital gains tax hike amidst Labour's plans for an autumn budget, aiming to revitalise public services without increasing VAT, income tax,…
Businesses in the UK are planning to moderate both wage and price increases over the coming year, potentially paving the way for a reduction in interest…
The Institute for Public Policy Research warns that Britain must accelerate offshore wind farm development to meet decarbonisation targets and compete with European rivals.
Ikea is set to pay £13 an hour for virtual staff in its new Roblox store, offering roles such as serving meatballs and guiding customers in…
The Conservatives pledge to increase the child benefit threshold to £120,000 per household, extending support to 700,000 more families. The reform aims to narrow the polling…
British tech tycoon Mike Lynch has been cleared of all fraud charges related to the $11.1bn sale of Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard.
The British Chambers of Commerce upgrades UK economic growth forecast to 0.8% for 2024 and 1% for 2025, highlighting a modest recovery and cautious optimism.
Cadogan Estates CEO Hugh Seaborn criticises the UK's "tourist tax," arguing it drives affluent tourists to France and Italy, impacting luxury brands and the broader economy.
The UK new car market records its 22nd consecutive month of growth in May, driven by rising sales of battery electric and hybrid vehicles, despite overall…