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Welsh Secretary today announces a new skills initiative in Port Talbot designed to help local young people into careers in well-paid local job opportunities

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Skills England has published its first Annual Skills Report, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of current and future skills demand across England Landmark Report Sets Out Action to Address Key Skills Gaps Skills England has today published its first Annual Skills Report, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of current and future skills demand across England it sets out actions to tackle key challenges and build a more responsive, high-quality skills system new...

A business leader with decades of experience at the most senior levels has been appointed to drive forward the Government’s Youth Guarantee and ensure all young people have the chance to earn or learn Former M&S Chief Executive to Lead Youth Employment Drive Marc Bolland appointed Lead Non-Executive Director at DWP, tasked with convening business leaders to help address the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). Bolland – whose charity Movement to Work has...

Appointed by the Secretary of State, Lisa Tremble will join the DWP Departmental Board from 1 April 2026 as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Executive Leadership Board Lisa Tremble Lisa Tremble appointed as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Executive Leadership Board at DWP from 1 April 2026. Lisa brings extensive expertise in HR, leadership and transformation, including senior experience at British Airways. The appointment has been made in accordance with the Public Appointments...

South African business Khayelitsha Cookies secured UK contracts worth more than R1.4 million to supply British Airways flights and private‑label shortbread, increasing exports and supporting employment for women Khayelitsha Cookies to be Sold on British Airways Flights Khayelitsha Cookies is a biscuit producer based in Cape Town. It has agreed contracts worth more than R1.4 million with two companies UK backed companies. Under the agreements, Khayelitsha Cookies will supply baked goods for...

Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses, with applications opening this September Adults Locked Out of Learning to Access Education with New Reform Adults balancing responsibilities such as work and childcare will now have a new route into university and college thanks to radical reforms to create a new, more flexible student finance system. From September 2026, for the first time ever people will be able to access student finance for...

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into The Shoosmith Gallery (registered charity number 1147845) Regulator Investigates Charity Over Unauthorised Payments to a Trustee The Shoosmith Gallery operates an art gallery promoting the work of the Shoosmith family of artists. It was registered in 2012. Two of the charity’s current trustees are also trustees of William Blake House Northants, which is subject to an ongoing statutory inquiry opened in February 2026. The shared...

The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointments of Rob Whiteman CBE as Lead Non-Executive Director and Justin Russell as Non-Executive Director to the Ministry of Justice Departmental Board Lead Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Director Appointed to the MOJ Departmental Board The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved two appointments to the Ministry of Justice Departmental...

The UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), a new national framework, is a significant step forward in how we think about and discuss skills in the UK Simpler, Shared System for Describing Skills Needs Launched A new comprehensive way of identifying and describing skills needs will help employers, training providers, job seekers, and people looking to upskill to get the best from the system. The national framework, called the UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), was officially launched...

The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended the terms of John Mothersole and Kate Still The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments Richard Collier-Keywood Richard Collier-Keywood has been reappointed as a Member for a term of 18 months, commencing on 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2027. Richard Collier-Keywood holds a variety of prominent roles, primarily as a Chair. He chairs the School for Social...

United States Welcomes Ireland’s Signing of the Artemis Accords The Department of State congratulates Ireland on joining the Artemis Accords. Ireland is the 66th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful space exploration and use. Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Ireland on May 4, 2026. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary of State for...

Training tackles harmful assumptions about disability and ensures staff make practical, meaningful adjustments for the people they serve DWP Prioritises Disabled People: Thousands Complete Autism and Learning Disability Training Thousands of DWP healthcare professionals completed Oliver McGowan training to better support autistic people and those with learning disabilities as they navigate the benefits system. Marking Autism Awareness Month, the milestone forms part of the Government’s...

New changes due to the Employment Rights Act 2025 New Changes Due to the Employment Rights Act 2025 As of 6 April 2026, the statutory recognition scheme is being reshaped under the new Employment Rights Act, introducing several key changes. Unions will no longer need to demonstrate that most workers in a proposed bargaining unit are likely to support recognition, removing the requirement for petitions or similar evidence. When recognition is decided by ballot, unions will only need a simple...

First eight ‘Young Futures Hubs’ opening in Birmingham, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, County Durham, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, and Tower Hamlets First Wave of Young Futures Hubs Open Nationwide Part of the National Youth Strategy, a network of 50 Hubs will provide joined-up services across mental health and wellbeing, employment and crime prevention Next week the Government will launch its plan to halve knife crime within a decade to save lives, transform the futures of young people and...

Hundreds of thousands of sick or disabled people will be offered voluntary help towards employment as part of a package of measures coming into force today (6 April) that will encourage work and save taxpayers around £1 billion Thousands Supported into Work as Welfare System Reformed Incentives that discourage work and trap people on benefits to be removed via legislation coming into force today. Nearly £1 billion taxpayer money expected to be saved thanks to measures to narrow the gap...

Fund will support transport links so stalled housing and employment sites can go ahead Unlocking Stalled Housing and Employment Sites with £165 Million Road Fund new £165 million fund will unblock housing and employment sites across England, delivering the critical road infrastructure that developers need to get building the investment targets stalled developments across England where funding gaps have made progress difficult, with a deliberate focus on areas that have historically struggled...

Thousands of people with back, joint and muscle issues have been assessed quicker following a landmark initiative which aims to help people stay in, or move back into, work Support for Thousands with Musculoskeletal Conditions as Government Tackles Inactivity Government intervention leads to significant reduction of 20% in long waits NHS waiting lists for patients with muscle, bone and joint conditions. ‘Getting it Right First Time’ Programme aims include supporting people with MSK conditions...

Young people are set to benefit from expanded employment support through a further 80 new Youth Hubs as the Government continues to provide opportunity across the country Major Boost for Young People with 80 new Youth Hubs as SPFL Trust Partners with DWP 80 new Youth Hub locations confirmed across Great Britain. Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) Trust partners with DWP to support Britain’s Youth Hubs – taking jobs and opportunity straight to the heart of communities. Expansion...

More than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of government, industry and charities to boost digital inclusion and help more people get online Over One Million Connected Through Government Digital Inclusion Plan First ever government Digital Inclusion Action Plan has already helped more than 1 million people get connected in its first year More than 22,000 devices donated so more people can access...

389 employers from across the UK named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers Hundreds of Employers Handed Penalties for Illegally Underpaying Workers Employers told to repay over £7.3 million in wages owed to workers to aid the cost of living for some of the lowest earners. Nearly 400 employers, including well-known brands, face consequences for failing to pay the minimum wage through £12.6 million in penalties. Around 60,000 workers found to have been...

Thousands more vulnerable women trapped in a revolving door of crime will receive drug, employment and housing support as part of £31.6 million funding boost Major Funding Boost to Divert Women from a Life of Crime Almost £32m investment for women’s services to tackle root causes of reoffending Life‑changing support will help female offenders get their lives back on track Fewer women sent to prison as Women’s Justice Board publishes landmark report New government investment will...

Sanctions to Disrupt DPRK IT Worker Schemes Defrauding U.S. Businesses Today, the United States sanctioned two entities and six individuals involved in operations using Information Technology (IT) workers in foreign countries to generate revenue for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) government. These government-orchestrated schemes systematically defraud U.S. businesses and direct the illicit proceeds toward the DPRK’s weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile...

DHS Proposes Rule to Prioritize Americans' Safety by Strengthening Screening of Asylum Seekers The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a rule to reduce the incentive for aliens to file fraudulent asylum claims so they can obtain work authorizations. “For too long, a fraudulent asylum claim has been an easy path to working in the United States, overwhelming our immigration system with meritless applications,” said a DHS Spokesperson. “We are proposing an overhaul of the asylum...

The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund, majority funded by UK Taxpayers, is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid employment opportunities and help them grow New £11M Fund Opens to Support Jobs, Growth and Investment in Port Talbot Businesses in Port Talbot and the surrounding area can now apply to a new £11.78 million fund to create high-quality jobs and attract long-term investment. The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to...

Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain – appearing outside leisure centres, supermarkets and even football stadiums Mobile Jobcentres Hit the Road in Six New Areas to Deliver Employment Support New vans rolling out to six additional areas across England and Wales as part of major employment reforms. Jobcentre on Wheels service puts expert support at heart of the local community – slashing barriers by coming directly to people while they do their...

13,000 apprenticeship and T Level opportunities created by government’s plan to transform school buildings Government Plans to Train Next Generation of Construction Workers Thousands more young people will be given the opportunity to train as bricklayers, plumbers and engineers as the government creates 13,000 apprenticeship and T Level placement opportunities as part of its plan to transform school buildings. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on...

Lowering the train driver age from 20 to 18 will give younger people the chance to build rewarding careers in the UK railway industry Doors Opened for School Leavers to Become Train Drivers train driver age lowered from 20 to 18, opening pathways for young people this National Apprenticeship Week law change gives school-leavers new opportunities to enter rail industry with fantastic chances for progression legislation laid at pivotal time for  the industry, as government establishes Great...

Upcoming changes due to the Employment Rights Act 2025 Upcoming Changes Due to the Employment Rights Act 2025 From 6 April 2026, the statutory recognition scheme is being reshaped under the new Employment Rights Act, introducing several key changes. Unions will no longer need to demonstrate that most workers in a proposed bargaining unit are likely to support recognition, removing the requirement for petitions or similar evidence. When recognition is decided by ballot, unions will only need a...

Patients will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment, and the support to live well with cancer under the government’s landmark new National Cancer Plan Three in Four Cancer Patients to Survive Long Term Under New Plan 75% of patients diagnosed from 2035 will be cancer-free or living well after five years, following record investment in the NHS  NHS to meet all cancer waiting time standards by 2029, with hundreds of thousands more patients treated within 62 days  Major expansion of...

£10 million financial taxpayer-funded support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments Taxpayers to Cover Travel Costs of Children with Cancer £10 million taxpayer-funded support comes as more than a third of families travel over an hour to reach hospital for cancer care Fund a key recommendation of the Children and Young People’s Cancer taskforce as part of the National Cancer Plan Part of wider taxpayer-funded package to...

On 23 March 2023, the MAC launched a self-commissioned review into the Seasonal Worker route and this is the government's response The Government's Response to the MAC's Seasonal Worker Review The government has now completed its thorough consideration and reflection on the report ‘Review of the Seasonal Worker visa’ and would like to thank the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) for the work undertaken to produce the report. The MAC’s recommendations were structured around 5 broad themes:...

The government has this week committed over £650 million in taxpayers' money to upgrade the RAF's Typhoon fighter jet fleet, securing over 1,500 jobs across the UK More than half a billion in funding committed this week to upgrade Britain’s Typhoons – including advanced radar upgrades – securing over 1,500 UK jobs. Defence Secretary John Healey visits Leonardo UK in Edinburgh, where hundreds of millions will be invested in cutting-edge radars manufactured in Scotland. Investment delivers on...

Businesses and workers affected by changes at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot site will be able to access an extra £22 million in support from the UK Taxpayers Major £22 million uplift in Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board funding. Funds available for the community now total £122 million - £102 million from UK Taxpayers and £20 million from Tata Steel. The additional taxpayer funding could support up to 1,000 more jobs in the local community. Since July 2024, the Tata Steel / Port Talbot...

Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package Almost a Million Young People to Benefit from Expanded Support, New Training, and Work Experience Opportunities The funding will create 350,000 new workplace opportunities designed to support young people into employment. Hundreds of thousands more young people on Universal Credit to benefit from dedicated support. Guaranteed jobs scheme to roll out in...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Establishes New Center to Strengthen Immigration Screening and Target Bad Actors Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the establishment of a specialized unit to strengthen the ability of America’s immigration system to screen out terrorists, criminal aliens, and other foreign nationals who pose potential threats to public safety or who have committed fraud or other crimes. Once fully operationalized, the USCIS Vetting Center,...

USCIS Increases Screening, Vetting of Aliens Working in U.S. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated its Policy Manual to reduce the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for certain categories of aliens. This update also incorporates changes to EAD validity periods made by recent legislation to ensure proper vetting and screening of aliens. The reduced maximum validity periods for certain categories will result in more frequent vetting of aliens who...

Scotland’s space sector will receive a major funding boost to accelerate breakthrough technologies and boost commercialisation, the UK Space Agency will announce today at Space-Comm Expo Scotland Scottish Space Innovation Secures UK Space Agency Investment Scottish universities will collaborate with partners nationwide to receive a share of £3.8 million from the National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), on technologies for secure communications, environmental monitoring, and navigation. ...

Britain’s biggest businesses have joined the Government’s hiring drive to get prison leavers into work in effort to cut crime as part of the Plan for Change Crime-Cutting Jobs Plan Sees Hundreds of Firms Join Hiring Drive Over 300 businesses join efforts to plug labour shortfalls and grow the economy New job matchmaking tool to be rolled out across prisons in England and Wales Employment to help ex-offenders turn backs on crime and reduce reoffending Over 300 top British businesses have...

The Scotland Office Minister met veterans working for the company Kirsty McNeill Visits Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill visited Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company - which produces high-quality road, rail, and commercial signs - in Renfrewshire to hear more about its work and meet veterans. UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill said: Ahead of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, it was a privilege to visit...

The government is launching its new Veterans Strategy to transform government support for our heroes and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country Veterans Support Centres to be Rolled Out Across the Country as Transformational Strategy Launched £27m in government funding goes live for local bids, turbocharging network of recognised VALOUR centres. First Veterans Strategy in seven years will transform government support for our heroes and recognise their invaluable contributi...

Government rolls out new training programme to help NHS staff across England give the Armed Forces community the personalised care they deserve Health Boost for Britain's Forces as New NHS Programme Launches Thousands of veterans, serving personnel, reservists, and their families to receive better healthcare in recognition of their service Major new NHS programme, backed by £1.8 million, will see NHS staff receive training to identify patients with Armed Forces backgrounds and provide more...

New measures in Crime and Policing Bill will disregard and pardon unjust 'child prostitution' convictions and cautions received before the law changed in 2015 'Child Prostitution' Convictions to be Expunged Victims of child exploitation and abuse will finally get long-overdue justice, as the government today (4 November) tabled amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill to disregard and pardon ‘child prostitution’ convictions. The new amendments acknowledge the appalling injustice faced by...

Victims and direct witnesses of crime who sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will no longer be gagged from speaking out under new plans (Monday 20 October) Victims Freed from Silence Under NDA Reform Government clampdown on misuse of NDAs as “gagging orders” to conceal crime. Change will ensure victims can talk about criminal conduct to anyone, for any purpose, without fear of breaching an NDA. Part of the Government’s Plan for Change to restore confidence in the justice system, stand up...

Former and current trustees at Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries International lacked oversight and control over charitable funds, a Charity Commission inquiry has found Regulator Uncovers Major Mismanagement at Charity with 100+ Bank Accounts The charity operates through a large network of individual branches and works to promote Christianity. The Commission opened an inquiry after financial concerns were identified, including the alleged misappropriation of charity funds. Key...

Government announces £9 million grant, enabling National Trust to secure future of museums within UNESCO World Heritage Site that attract 330,000 visitors annually Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge Museums Saved for the Nation Move is latest part of government’s Plan for Change to help boost the local economy, safeguard jobs and create opportunity in the Shropshire area The birthplace of the Industrial Revolution is to be saved and kept open for future generations, following a £9 million...

Migrants Now Required to Pass A Level Standard of English Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today (14 October), as the government continues to replace Britain’s failed immigration system with one that is controlled, selective and fair. Immigrants applying through certain legal routes must meet an A level equivalent standard in speaking, listening, reading and writing. ADVERTISEMENT: Send Money Worldwide with Wise...

People with mental health issues to benefit from groundbreaking research, backed by £50 million in taxpayer funding £50 Million...

The Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, Richard Turfitt, has concluded a public inquiry into Transport Manager Louise Froggatt,...

DHS Streamlines the Filing Process for Certain Agricultural Workers The Department of Homeland Security is announcing a final rule ,...

Government invests £500 million of the taxpayers' money into first ever Fair Pay Agreement in major milestone for care worker pay...

The Chancellor has today, Monday 29 September, announced a 'Youth Guarantee' for eligible young people, as well as funding to guarantee a...

Backing for businesses across the UK will help to take low-cost innovations that support people's mental health to the next level...

British AI companies attracted record investment last year, driving the government's Plan for Change Record £2.9 billion invested in...

U.S.-ROK-Japan Joint Statement on DPRK Information Technology Workers The text of the following statement was released by the Government...

Young people will have more chances to join the Armed Forces Cadets, under a major expansion of cadet forces across the country,...

AI agents could soon take on boring life admin by dealing with public services on your behalf – from filling in forms to completing...

Businesses will benefit from faster and cheaper dispute resolution as major reforms to arbitration law come into effect today New law...

Thousands of disabled people and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure, well-paid jobs Latest cash boost...

Sanctioning Malicious North Korean Cyber Actors The United States is imposing sanctions on Song Kum Hyok, a North Korean cyber actor...

The Employment Rights Bill will ban employers from using non-disclosure agreements that silence workplace harassment and abuse...

Conservationists Join Blue Origin’s Next New Shepard Flight, NS-33 Blue Origin today announced the six people flying on its NS-33...

Employment reforms will help 'solve UK's Productivity Puzzle', Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders set out to global leaders in...

A joint statement from the UK, European Commission, Spain and Gibraltar following talks today (11 June) in Brussels UK-EU Agreement in...

Major transport upgrade to drive growth and unlock economic potential across Wales, as UK Government delivers on Plan for Change...

Pupils across the country will be given the skills and tools needed to get the AI-powered jobs of the future thanks to a new skills...

Six people have been arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal entry of hundreds of migrants in dawn strikes by Immigration...

First ever Dormant Assets Scheme Strategy unlocks £440 million funding First ever Dormant Assets Scheme Strategy unlocks £440 million...

Government announces radical skills reforms giving young people opportunity to develop skills in priority areas for the country Next...

International recruitment for care workers will end under plans announced by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper The government’s Immigration...

The Prime Minister will today announce an end to Britain’s failed experiment in open borders that saw migration soar to one million a...

People in Wales are set to benefit from a £10 million investment aimed at improving local work, health, and skills support as part of the...

The voluntary period for identity verification is open for business. More than 6 million individuals will need to comply in the 12 months...

In the latest move to restore order to the asylum and immigration system, the government will introduce tough new laws to clamp down on...

The Salvation of the Jewish Nation on Purim Today is the 16th of Adar, when Purim continues to be celebrated in walled cities from the...

Shorter and flexible apprenticeships and new English and maths requirements to boost skills and support employers  10,000 More...

Many sick and disabled people say they want to work to help boost their living standards – but aren’t given the right support, according...

Government lays legislation confirming that the new National Living Wage and new National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1 April...

Charities and community groups can now apply for grants to support projects aimed at improving public safety and supporting the private...

Suspended sentence for sole trader who committed Bounce Back Loan fraud Jordan Allen fraudulently secured a £50,000 Covid Bounce Back...

Thousands of working families with babies in neonatal care will be entitled to additional time off as a day one right New right to...

An additional £36 million of funding to rescue and restore 85 local treasures including community centres, pubs, parks and sport centres...

New mandatory charter boosts security, pay and working conditions for thousands of seafarers government amendments to the Employment...

Councils across England will receive almost £1 billion of new funding next year to tackle, reduce and prevent homelessness Almost £1...

New Business Growth Service will make it easier and quicker for SMEs to find government advice and support all under one roof  New...

A speech by Juliette Enser, interim Executive Director for Competition Enforcement at the CMA, delivered at King's College London...

New data shows illegal working arrests have increased by 25% since the election A crackdown on rogue businesses hiring people to work...

Net migration is 4 times higher than it was 5 years ago, driven by record levels of overseas recruitment as the government acts to bring...

Three illegal workers were discovered during an Immigration Enforcement visit Ali Avlik employed three illegal workers from Turkey at his...

One of the most senior figures at a leading Cumbrian engineering firm is preparing to celebrate 20 years of service. Graham Cartwright...

New Digital Veteran Card to make sure former service personnel can prove their veteran status as easily as possible, enabling smoother...

We hear from Arnold Moyo, a British Army veteran who details his experience after his service Arnold Moyo served in the British Army from...

Today, the Third of Marcheshvan, marks eleven years since the passing of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef zt”l. The Torah states in Parashat...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Since its establishment in 1913, the Federal Reserve has wielded substantial control over the United States’ monetary...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing new actions to provide temporary immigration reprieve to eligible Lebanese...

RPC statement about the late submission of the Employment Rights Bill impact assessment The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) produces...