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UK Job seekers offered taxpayer's money to remove tattoos

Job seekers in Britain who are experiencing difficulty in gaining employment, because of unsightly and prominent tattoos, could be offered government funds to have them removed.

In the Media by Kev Hedges - 2 comments

Congress extends unemployment benefits, new homebuyer tax credit

Passed on November 5th, the bill extends unemployment benefits up to twenty additional weeks and the new homebuyer tax credit to contracts signed by April 30 and completed by June 30.

In the Media by Alisa Driscoll

South Carolina Unemployed Workers to Receive Much Needed Lifeline

Over 7,000 unemployed workers in South Carolina are breathing a sigh of relief this morning as the legislature votes to approve extending unemployment benefit payments.

In the Media by Christina Jones

Federal Unemployment Benefits Extension Debate Lingers in Senate

The Federal Unemployment Benefits Extension bill HR 3548 is still being debated in the Senate. Senators have yet to reach a resolution on how to fund the bill. While they debate, thousands of Americans are losing their unemployment benefits each day.

In the Media by Justin Johnson - 3 comments

Geithner: 'Hard choices' on economy could include more taxes

While there is talk in the Obama administration about the pending recovery of the economy, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner suggests that unemployment benefits may need to be extended - and taxes may need to be increased.

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 8 comments

Jobless Rate In US Hits 5.47 Million

The jobless rate in the United States has climbed to 5.47 million in the week ending March 14 up from the previous week's 5.288 million.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 1 comment

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Unemployment Benefits Extended, Too

The payroll tax break compromise now up for a vote on Friday also extends unemployment benefits, but they may not be what the hardest hit need. The 5 million people who would have lost unemployment benefits next year would likely benefit from job training more...

Spanish jobless level hits record

The number of Spanish people claiming unemployment benefits rises for the eighth month in a row to a record 4.75 million in March.

U.S. jobless claims hit four-year low

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell to a four-year low last week, as layoffs slow and the job market strengthens.

Jobless claims suggest U.S. labour market picking up

Slightly more people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week. But the overall level stayed low enough to suggest the job market is strengthening.

U.S. jobless claims drop sharply

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week by the most in nearly a year. The figure was a hopeful sign one day before the government releases the April jobs report.