Channel 4 Jobs Report: special report

After nine months of rising unemployment, the jobless tally unexpectedly falls for the first time in almost a year.

The Channel 4 Jobs Report tracks eight UK cities and regions to get a snapshot of how many jobs are being created. But we want to hear from you – tell us the jobs story in your area here.

As unemployment falls for the first time in a year, Channel 4 News looks at whether the bad times may be coming to an end.

The average number of applicants for every job increases from 15 to 20 over the past year, rising to over 50 for some vacancies, new research reveals.

Youth unemployment could be stamped out if small and medium businesses each hired a member of staff. But the MD of Intuit tells Channel 4 News that paperwork and process holds them back.

Downward sales prompt Mothercare to close 111 sites, including 75 Early Learning Centre stores. The move will lead to the loss of 730 jobs.

Channel 4 reporter Ciaran Jenkins returns to his home town Merthyr Tydfil, where the government’s drive to get people off benefits and back to work is likely to prove especially challenging.

A report on apprenticeships finds young people who have already done work experience are more likely to succeed. But how often do schemes for teenagers lead to real jobs? Channel 4 News takes a look.

Japanese car giant Nissan has unveiled a new hatchback to built in the UK, creating 1,000 new jobs – but how many of those new posts will be filled by UK workers?

Home-Start UK’s volunteers were meant to be a helping hand for families – now they feel more like firefighters. Channel 4 News meets some of the families struggling to cope in jobless Britain.

America’s jobs market slowed down last month, as companies stopped taking on new workers, revealing more uncertainty about the prospects for economic growth.

The UK creates over five million jobs every year, but only boosting demand for labour will get the unemployed into jobs, economist Jonathan Portes tells the Channel 4 Jobs Report.

From 6 April 2012, most couples with children will have to work a minimum 24 hours per week to qualify for working tax credit. Channel 4 News explains what the benefit changes mean.

As the government launches a new careers service, Channel 4 News looks at whether career guidance has ever been relevant to helping people into work, and what the new service offers.

James Ramsbotham, NECC chief executive tells Channel 4 News that while unemployment is still high, the north east export rate is almost twice that of the UK average, providing some reasons to be cheerful.