MoneySavingExpert News Unemployment Unemployment down for first time in two yearsThere was welcome news on the jobs front as official figures today show unemployment fell for the first time in almost two years.20 January 2010 NHS Stressline opens to tackle debt worriesPeople worried about debt, housing and unemployment can get support from a new NHS helpline launched today.30 December 2009 UK economy showing 'positive signs'The global economy has made "remarkable" progress in moving out of recession but remains "highly vulnerable" to shocks, a finance chief said today. 23 November 2009 House prices to fall next year, says NationwideNationwide says it is inevitable house prices will fall next year.20 November 2009 Unemployment up, but pace of rise easingUnemployment climbed by 30,000 over the three months to 30 September to reach 2.46 million, official figures showed today.11 November 2009 Mortgage door slammed shut on the newly self employedThe recently self employed will be virtually excluded from getting a mortgage from next week.4 November 2009 Unemployment rises by 88,000Unemployment climbed by 88,000 over the three months to August to reach 2.47 million, official figures showed today.14 October 2009 Unemployment hits 14-year high: Help ease the gloomUnemployment is at a 14-year high of 2.47 million after a 210,000 rise in the three months to July, official figures showed today.16 September 2009 France and Germany out of recession (but UK still suffering)Two of Europe's largest economies emerged from recession between April and June while the UK was still stuck in the doldrums, figures showed today.13 August 2009 Unemployment rockets to 14-year highThe number of people unemployed has rocketed to 2.44 million, the highest total for 14 years, official figures out today reveal.12 August 2009 First345 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us