Union leaders in the UK tonight called for a cut in British interest rates and help for manufacturers after unemployment jumped by over 100,000 to reach the highest level in three years.

British firms have become more pessimistic about employment prospects in the next few months, but were keen to recruit workers from eastern Europe, according to a new report today.

TWO great old warriors waged a titanic struggle in yesterday's Munster final of the Bulmers Irish Senior Cup at Muskerry before Dermot Morris carried the day for Limerick Golf Club by getting home at the third extra hole against Tom Cleary of Cork Golf Club.

The British government tonight hailed new figures showing unemployment at a record low despite mounting concern about the millions of people dropping out of the labour market.

British workers are optimistic about their future prospects and most British firms plan to hire extra staff in the next few months, according to two new reports published ahead of new unemployment figures today.

JOBS growth is set to accelerate in Britain over the coming months, according to a recruitment survey.