jobs
Eurozone break up will be a disaster for jobs, growth and the environment
As the eurozone (EZ) lurches from one crisis to the next, the whole structure seems increasingly imperilled by its lack of political cohesion, writes George Irvin.
MPs give voice to the “real human tragedies” behind today’s unemployment stats
The economy, jobs and growth dominated proceedings in Parliament today, in the wake of this morning's disastrous unemployment figures, reports Shamik Das.
Devolved nations call on Whitehall to create jobs
Today’s disastrous unemployment figures have been greeted with a sense of shock and deep concern across the devolved nations, reports Ed Jacobs.
Unemployment hits 17-year high – record number of young people out of work
Unemployment in the UK is at its highest for 17 years, the unemployment rate is the highest for 15 years, and youth unemployment is at a record high.
Commons to vote today on Labour’s five-point plan for jobs
While the Lords votes on the NHS reforms, Labour will use an Opposition Day Debate in the Commons to debate the economy, reports Left Foot Forward’s Shamik Das.
Cameron’s recycled rhetoric on benefit claimants
Reports the government will tighten up benefit rules to make people do more to look for work recycle previous Labour policy and miss the point, writes Stephen Evans.