Unemployment16 Oct 2024Obesity not an issue for job-seekers, say charitiesCharities say obesity is not a major problem when finding work as a weight loss drug trial is announced.16 Oct 2024Manchester16 Oct 2024Mental health patients could get job coach visitsPensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".16 Oct 2024Business15 Oct 2024Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slowsExpectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.15 Oct 2024Business15 Oct 2024NI unemployment rate at record lowFigures are showing a drop in unemployment rate and uptake in the number of people on company payrolls15 Oct 2024Northern Ireland9 Oct 2024Mental health charity gets funding for job seekersWorkplace is awarded £60,000 to help people learn new skills, understand resilience and gain confidence.9 Oct 2024Northamptonshire4 Oct 2024Surprise surge in new US jobs in September The jump in hiring will ease fears of a downturn but raises questions over the path for interest rates. 4 Oct 2024Business3 Oct 2024Mayor calls for regional control of job centresAndy Burnham asks the government for the power and finances to transform job centres.3 Oct 2024Manchester23 Aug 2024Time has come for interest rate cut, says Fed chairThe remarks signal a new fight for the US central bank, after two years battling inflation. 23 Aug 2024Business13 Aug 2024Unemployment and number in work both fall in WalesWales has the highest level of economic activity of anywhere in the UK.13 Aug 2024Wales