Youth & graduate jobs squeeze: A gloomy graduate market story flags falling entry-level hiring, heavy application-to-vacancy ratios, and youth unemployment at 16.2% (16–24), with NEET numbers near 1m and rising. DWP/PIP pressure: Yorkshire and the Humber is highlighted as a hotspot for PIP claims, with young people describing a lack of local opportunity. Flexible work for World Cup: Acas urges employers to plan ahead for staff absence and late kick-offs, keeping sickness/attendance rules clear. AI and work fears: Coverage looks at how AI is already reshaping creative work and job titles, while warning entry-level roles may be at risk. Cyber scams at work: North Wales police warn of deepfake and voice-cloning fraud targeting staff and “CEO fraud” requests. Care sector staffing failings: A CQC report finds serious training and consent/safeguarding gaps at a Stockport home care service, rated inadequate. Immigration enforcement: A Birmingham takeaway was raided for employing an illegal worker and paying below minimum wage. Defence jobs & delays: Shipyard logistics strikes could disrupt Type 26 frigate construction, adding to existing delays. Brexit jobs impact: David Miliband claims Brexit “sabotage” costs the UK up to £30bn a year. State pension alert: Martin Lewis warns women aged 41–90 may be owed money after HMRC National Insurance/state pension errors.