Today's figures should serve as a stark reminder to the government that the jobs market is still bleak.

The candidates have only to look at the leadership race four years ago for a stark reminder of how fluid secret commitments can be.

At nightfall, there came a simple, stark reminder of the enormous stakes for the nation.

Whatever the cause turns out to be, their deaths bring a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by service personnel.

These attacks are a stark reminder of the threat we all face from terrorism.

The bullet holes are a stark reminder of Libya's recent conflict.

They are a stark reminder of the precision he demands.

"It's a pretty stark reminder of his close relationship with the president."

Recent events in neighboring Romania serve as a stark reminder of how badly things could go wrong.

In many ways, the agreement is a stark reminder of how far relations with Mexico have come in six years.