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17/02/2026

Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025, official figures show.

The unemployment rate climbed to 5.2% in the three months to December, from 5.1% in the three months to November, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

But young people are bearing the brunt, with unemployment for those aged between 16 and 24 rising to 16.1%, its highest in more than 10 years.

It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.

20/03/2025

Will happier people return your lost wallet?

The BBC's Mark Easton tests the theory that happier people do good things like returning lost property.

04/02/2025

AI systems could be ‘caused to suffer’ if consciousness achieved, says research

Experts and thinkers signed open letter expressing concern over irresponsible development of technology

02/01/2025

Coventry woman who vanished 52 years ago found alive and well

Mystery of Sheila Fox’s disappearance at 16 solved after fresh police appeal

12/12/2024

Plans for energy tariffs with no standing charges

Energy firms will be forced to offer the new tariffs under a proposed shake-up of bills by the regulator.

26/10/2024

Man says learning skills 'changed my life'

Stephen Smith says sessions teaching digital skills at his local library have been invaluable.

10/09/2024

This World Su***de Prevention Day, remember you don’t have to go through tough times alone.
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12/08/2024

First UK increase of year forecast in setback for Bank of England
City economists predict annual rate to rise to 2.3% in July after two months at Bank’s 2% target

City economists predict annual rate to rise to 2.3% in July after two months at Bank’s 2% target

04/07/2024

Work begins on homeless village in railway arches

Building 40 homes in Manchester city centre can begin after the charity raises enough funds.

12/06/2024

General Election 2024: flatlines in April, official figures show

Labour and the Liberal Democrats seize on the latest official growth figures as more proof that the Conservatives have crashed the economy though the report says momentum was lost due to the wettest April for 12 years.