Unemployment2 days ago'I've applied for more than 100 jobs in five months'Ahead of the April rise in the minimum wage, how are young people finding the job market in Yorkshire?2 days ago19 Mar 2026Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five yearsAnnual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.19 Mar 20266 Mar 2026'It's so hard to actually get a job'A scheme to tackle long-term unemployment is being piloted in one of Teesside's most deprived areas.6 Mar 20264 Mar 2026What does Neet stand for and how many are there in the UK?Ministers want to tackle the high number of young people not in education, employment or training.4 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in educationPeople at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.26 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Why youth unemployment is risingUnemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 202517 Feb 202617 Feb 2026'The search is soul-destroying': Young jobseekers on the struggle to find workPeople aged between 16 and 24 are bearing the brunt of a weak employment market, figures show.17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five yearsIt marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.17 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Trams will make it easier to find work, says mayorTracy Brabin talks to BBC Radio Leeds about jobs in Bradford, tram delays and plans to tackle crime.16 Feb 2026...
