Government launches back to work programme

10 June 2011

The Government has launched a scheme to help 2.5m people back to work in the next five years

Unemployment hits 17-year high: how to limit the damage

16 March 2011

Unemployment has topped 2.5 million and youth joblessness is at record levels but you can ease the pain

Warning over public sector unemployment insurance

21 October 2010

Those intent on job loss cover, if it's suitable, should buy soon or risk being excluded

Record employment leap but jobless total 'worrying'

15 September 2010

Britain saw the largest employment rise on record but unemployment fell by less than hoped in the three months to July

Mortgage blow for the recently self-employed

13 July 2010

Only when they have been trading for at least two years will they be able to get a home loan, under FSA plans

Repossessions hit two-year low

13 May 2010

Around 9,800 homeowners lost their property in the first quarter of 2010, down from 10,600 in the previous three months

Massive changes for your pocket: coalition government tax plans revealed

12 May 2010

The Tories and Lib Dems say they will tackle the £163bn budget deficit through spending cuts rather than tax rises

Home repossessions at 14-year high

11 February 2010

Around 46,000 people had their property taken by their mortgage lender last year, the highest total since 1995

Unemployment down for first time in two years

20 January 2010

The number out of work in the three months to November dipped by 7,000 to 2.46 million

NHS Stressline opens to tackle debt worries

30 December 2009

Those with money, housing or unemployment problems will receive help from trained health advisers

UK economy showing 'positive signs'

23 November 2009

A finance chief says the world financial storm has passed and the UK economy is in a subdued recovery

House prices to fall next year, says Nationwide

20 November 2009

The building society believes rising unemployment will mean the upturn in typical values this year will soon end