Employment decreased by 220,000 between April and June, says the Office for National Statistics.
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The government's furlough scheme has stopped unemployment surging, but that may be changing.
Trump: Tech giants challenge US foreign worker crackdown
Amazon, Apple and Facebook are among the firms backing the legal case against the temporary visa ban.
Apple boss Tim Cook joins the billionaires club
The company's share price has soared, helping to boost the personal wealth of its chief executive.
Unemployment and coronavirus: Older workers feel ‘forgotten’
Julie Morris explains what it is like to be job hunting in your late fifties during coronavirus.
The headphones that even a DJ can’t break?
A new way to produce tiny speakers promises more robust headphones with high quality sound.
Retail sales rise despite fewer High Street visits
Sales grew again in July, but some retailers are 'hanging by a thread', the industry body says.
Eat out to help out: More than 10.5m meals claimed in first week
The Treasury has set aside £500m to cover the cost of the scheme for restaurants, bars and cafes.
‘Fake background office chatter helps me work from home’
People are turning to artificial office noise to help them while working from home during lockdown.
McDonald’s sues ex-boss Easterbrook over alleged sexual relationships
The fast food giant is suing Steve Easterbrook, claiming he had relationships with four staff.