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Why unemployment – and bad jobs – carry hidden social and political costs

The outlook for job seekers in the UK appears to be taking a turn for the worse. Weak economic growth and continued uncertainty for employers have led to forecasts that unemployment will hit 5.3% this year.

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Gen Z women are the new face of unemployment—and it’s not because they’re too choosy. Low grades and bad health are to blame, new research warns

Young women are falling out of the workforce, even as male unemployment figures fall. The NEET crisis has a new face—and she’s a young woman.

Fortune

What is in store for London house prices and mortgage rates following the spring statement?

Mortgages, housebuilding and inflation — is there any good news for London buyers and homeowners?

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‘No more nepotism, bootlicking’: Nepal votes a year after violent Gen Z protest; key things to know

Nepal began voting on Thursday in its first nationwide election since last year’s dramatic youth-led uprising toppled the government and reshaped the country’s political landscape. The high-stakes poll comes after months of political turmoil sparked by what many have called a “Gen Z revolution” — protests driven largely by young…

The Times of India

Eurozone unemployment unexpectedly falls to record low

The eurozone job market showed modest improvement in January 2026, with the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate falling to 6.1%, an all-time low.

Euronews

Eczema and asthma in children: how household fuels are harming health in poor South African homes

In many households in Mabopane and Soshanguve – townships on the northern outskirts of South Africa’s City of Tshwane that are marked by high poverty, unemployment and informal economic activity – evenings follow a familiar pattern.

The Conversation

February Jobs Report Shows a Surprise Drop in Payrolls

The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates anytime soon, even with a shockingly weak February jobs report. Here's why.

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From protests to polls: Nepal to vote after a Gen Z uprising redraws its political map

Nepal is at a critical juncture as nearly 19 million voters elect a new House of Representatives. This election is significantly influenced by a youth-led uprising that challenged the political establishment, fueled by resentment over unemployment and perceived elite excess. The vote reflects a generational demand for accountability and change.

The Times of India

Unemployment set to hit 5.3% this year amid ‘worrying’ rise in young jobless

OBR raises forecast from 4.9% and downgrades UK’s growth prospects for 2026 – while also warning of war uncertainty

The Guardian - UK

UK economy could face ‘very significant’ impact from Iran conflict – OBR

The budget watchdog said that the outlook for inflation would be ‘particularly uncertain’.

Evening Standard

Reeves accused of being ‘tone deaf’ on energy prices as Middle East crisis deepens

Growth forecast cut again and unemployment to rise as chancellor warned economy risks big hit from Iran war – but Reeves insists ‘plan is right’

The Independent UK

Reeves’s talk of stability may be misplaced amid Iran war turmoil

Attempt to project calm in spring forecast may be short-lived if living costs and unemployment keep climbing

The Guardian - UK

Reeves insists she has right plan despite economic growth forecast cut

The Office for Budget Responsibility slashed the growth forecast for 2026 and hiked its expectation for unemployment.

Evening Standard

What we learnt from Rachel Reeves’ spring statement – and what it means for you

From energy prices to economic growth, here The Independent takes a look at everything we learnt from the chancellor’s spring statement

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Unemployment to jump to 5.3% as UK economy faces slower growth, says OBR

UK gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 1.1% in 2026, as the OBR cut its previous prediction of 1.4% from last November.

Evening Standard

Spring Statement 2026: UK growth forecast slashed as unemployment set to peak with young people hit hardest

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she has the ‘right economic plan’ for Britain despite the budget watchdog slashing its forecast for growth this year

The Times of India

After the hashtag: Nepal's '#NepoKids' fall silent as election tests Gen Z anger

KATHMANDU: Nepal's Gen Z uprising last Sept did not begin with a speech or a scandal. It began with screenshots. Images of politicians' children posing beside designer shopping hauls, on luxury holidays, stopping traffic with lavish weddings. Those pictures travelled rapidly across social media platforms, becoming symbols in a widening…

International Business Times UK

Ken Griffin's Citadel Securities Debunks Citrini's Terrifying 2028 AI Doomsday Prediction

Citadel Securities challenges Citrini Research's dystopian economic crisis forecast of AI destroying global jobs, leading to a market crash and record unemployment in 2028.

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Soaring numbers of jobless young women costing economy billions – report

PwC estimates that cutting young female Neet rates in the UK to 3.6% could add up to £11 billion to economic output.

The Conversation

New study finds 6 types of ‘discouraged’ workers in Australia – and why they stop job-hunting

When we hear that Australia’s unemployment rate is low, it sounds like good news. The Australian Bureau of Statistics defines an unemployed person as someone who is not working but is actively looking for a job and available to start.

The Conversation

Mexico is losing its battle with the cartels after years of flawed strategy

Crime is deeply entrenched in Mexico. The Global Organized Crime Index, a tool designed to measure levels of organised crime in a country, places Mexico third out of 193 nations in terms of criminality. At the core of Mexico’s struggle with organised crime is its network of powerful drug cartels.

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S&P Futures Slip Amid Risk Aversion, U.S. PPI Data on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.41% this morning as investors continue to trim exposure to risky assets at the end of a volatile month.

Times Life

After Debate on 70-Hour Workweek, Narayana Murthy Urges Indian Youth to Prepare for AI Future

📍 New Delhi, India - After his remarks on a 70-hour workweek sparked nationwide debate, Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy has turned his attention to a topic far bigger: artificial intelligence and the future of work. His message to young Indians isn’t fear-mongering, but preparation. Murthy’s recent comments come…

Evening Standard

Fact check: Youth unemployment, ‘burning snow’ and fake Andrew mugshot

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Fortune

Forget the STEM safety net. Peter Thiel warns AI is a bigger threat to technical roles than to creative thinkers

A new LinkedIn report supports some of the billionaire’s predictions, showing that job postings mentioning “storytellers” doubled over the past year.

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