Living
If you've been unemployed from a while then day-to-day living is often a battle to make ends meet. In this section you'll find ideas on how to save money by taking advantage of the top discounts you're entitled to (e.g. on transport and leisure). The good thing about the recession is that there are some excellent bargains to be had.
We also have some helpful financial do's and don'ts in our money matters article.
The other challenge of unemployment is filling the space left by your job. What should you do all day? Coming soon, we'll have some suggestions of how to structure your day to make it feel busier and more rewarding.
Today's jobless figures were terrible, but what will the government do about it? We've been listening to today's budget ...