US employers cut 159,000 jobs in September, the most in more than five years, Labor Department's figures show.
Rolls-Royce plans 2,000 job cuts
Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce says it plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs in 2009, including 140 in the UK.
Citigroup set to cut 75,000 jobs
US bank Citigroup announces plans for up to 75,000 job cuts, up from a previously announced total of 23,000.
Sarkozy moves to limit job cuts
The French president is to unveil a package of measures designed to protect jobs from the effects of the financial crisis.
US jobs data gives positive shock
The US economy lost a fewer than expected 20,000 jobs in April, official figures from the Labor Department show.
Wolseley to shed 2,300 more jobs
Building materials firm Wolseley is to cut 2,300 more jobs, the majority in the UK, as the housing downturn continues to bite.
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