unemployment
Jobs market hit by “the double whammy of falling business and consumer confidence”
The jobs market risks heading back to levels of unemployment unseen since the last time the Conservatives were in government, writes Richard Exell.
How Osborne’s locked in to making the bad times worse
If the government misses its targets for growth and spending, it will be forced to cut further - making the bad times worse. Oh Goodee!
Stories from the economy, or: The prospects for young people, and other grim tales
Richard Excell examines yesterday's employment figures, and finds concerning signs that we might be heading in to a double-dip recession.
High inflation + high unemployment = misery, misery, misery…
Tony Dolphin brings us the latest Misery Index, combining high unemployment and high inflation.
Unemployment is no better for the Scottish government than for the British one
Matthew Pitt explains why the SNP can't be smug about their unemployment figures, no matter what they may claim.
Relaxing worker protection to boost employment belongs to the last century
Declan Gaffney runs down the reasons why we shouldn’t expect any more employment if we cut workers’ rights.