#job-losses

#job-losses

In August, California had 248,000 federal government jobs, according to seasonally adjusted numbers that Beacon Economics derived from monthly jobs reports released by the state Employment Development Department. During that same month, the Bay Area had 41,000 federal jobs, Beacon estimates show. August is the most recent month for which nonfarm payroll figures are available for the Bay Area and California.

Right now, the big challenge is are we going to remain competitive for jobs?

Directors said the outlook "remains challenging," blaming Reeves's decision to increase employer National Insurance contributions and cut the payment threshold. They warned that the "service-led nature" of hospitality meant the sector was being "severely impacted" by higher staffing costs, with nearly 90,000 hospitality jobs already lost nationwide since the October Budget.

Hardly any corner of the economy is untouched by jobs cuts and slowdown: Employment in all goods-producing industries slumped in August, with the deepest losses coming from manufacturing and mining.

Today's figures are a stark warning: retail jobs have plunged to a record low with 97,000 jobs lost over the last year, and almost 400,000 lost over the last decade. The rising cost of NICs and NLW, together costing the industry over £5 billion this year, are hitting retail employment hard. And worse could be yet to come, with the Employment Rights Bill having a "materially negative impact on employment" according to the OBR.

The dismal August jobs report confirmed the labor market cooled significantly during the spring and summer. That coincided with the start of President Donald Trump's trade war. While some tariff-impacted industries have seen minimal changes in payrolls, others like manufacturing and wholesale trade have taken bigger hits. Since President Donald Trump launched his trade war earlier this year, industries impacted by tariffs have shed tens of thousands of jobs.

PBS's chief executive told public television officials Thursday that it was cutting about 15 percent of its jobs due to the move by Republicans in Congress to eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting. Thirty-four PBS staffers were notified Thursday that their positions were being cut. Taken with the loss of a longstanding federal grant for an educational initiative earlier this summer, and the elimination of about three dozen other vacant positions, PBS will have lost more than 100 jobs in all.

Health and beauty retailer Bodycare is facing administration, putting over 100 stores across the UK and 1,500 jobs at risk. It is anticipated that the retailer, which was established over 50 years ago on a Lancashire market stall, will appoint administrators from Interpath Advisory as early as Friday. Bodycare, which specialises in offering skincare, cosmetics, toiletries, and fragrances, has over 1,500 employees and operates over 100 outlets nationwide.

We know that, in a world facing ongoing global conflicts and crises, highlighting the challenges of hospitality may seem secondary. But the reality is stark: costs continue to rise while consumers are unable to afford higher prices. Operators are trapped in an unsustainable position, leading to closures, job losses and real risks to one of the UK's most vital industries. Hospitality is not a luxury. It is the UK's third-largest employer and a critical driver of the economy.

New data by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has revealed that convenience stores have slashed 2,000 jobs over the past 12 months.

the funding was a waste of money that could otherwise go towards revitalising America's maritime industry. Thanks to President Trump, we are prioritising real infrastructure improvements over fantasy wind projects that cost much and offer little,

I know what this means to people, I know how this feels, this is a punch in the stomach for every single person that has just heard this news,

EY recorded roughly 51,500 lost car industry jobs in the space of a year, equating to 6.7% of the sector's total workforce. This made up almost half of the 114,000 industrial jobs lost in the same time period. The phenomenon also appears to be accelerating: Since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, roughly 112,000 carmaking jobs have been lost in Germany

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.