Economy faces ‘midlife crisis’ as benefit claimants hit new high Economics The economy faces a “midlife crisis” after a fresh study revealed the number of jobless benefit claimants aged 50 or older has reached nearly two million for the first time. A new report from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has shown the number of 50 to 64-year-olds who are out of work and claiming [...]
Feeling like a hero for coming to work while sick? Well, you’re not Opinion You might feel like a hero for battling through a cold, but there's a hidden cost for your company and the economy, writes Paul Schreier