#job-losses

#job-losses

The latest wave of US tariffs announced by Donald Trump has rates ranging from 10% to 41%, causing worldwide concern for job losses and economic strain.

Washington saw a reduction of 11,300 construction jobs from June 2024 to June 2025, making it the state with the largest losses in that period.

"From young people taking their first step into the world of work to parents and carers returning to the workforce, retail offers opportunities that meet the needs of people in all corners of the country. These increases in employment costs are putting those opportunities at risk."

"Stephen Woodward, 36, pocketed over 1 million from running illegal streaming websites and was sentenced to three years and one month in prison for copyright infringement."

It's of course alarming to see the sustained fall in the number of employees on payroll.

The report warns that proposed Medicaid work requirements could lead to millions losing coverage, significant job losses, and ultimately fail to boost employment.

The University and College Union warns that up to 10,000 academic jobs may be lost this year, amplifying the ongoing financial crisis in higher education.