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New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

Friday, 12 June 2026

Biodiversity, conservation and human influences on the natural world among the topics of study, as public encouraged to have their say on the new qual...

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Sellafield Ltd recognised as a top UK apprenticeship employer

Sellafield Ltd recognised as a top UK apprenticeship employer

Friday, 12 June 2026

We have been named one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026....

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NHS reform, technology and the future of health and social care

NHS reform, technology and the future of health and social care

Thursday, 11 June 2026

The Health and Social Care Secretary gave the keynote speech at the NHS ConfedExpo 2026 conference in Manchester....

Thousands moved closer to work with support from landmark employment scheme

Thousands moved closer to work with support from landmark employment scheme

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Thousands of disabled people and those with health conditions and more complex barriers have moved closer to work following support from the Governmen...

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Joint Statement from UK and Australia on the Australia UK Ministerial Consultations: 10 June 2026

Joint Statement from UK and Australia on the Australia UK Ministerial Consultations: 10 June 2026

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

On 10 June 2026, the Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper and Defence Secretary John Healey MP, hosted the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence,...

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Billions in pension surpluses to be unlocked 

Billions in pension surpluses to be unlocked 

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

New proposals setting out how billions of pounds in DB pension scheme surpluses could be safely released have been launched today (10 June), helping u...

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New tools will help employers maximise AI productivity gains

New tools will help employers maximise AI productivity gains

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Skills England report shows what works for AI training and new tools will help employers build the AI skills their workforce needs....

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Government crack down on pension scams

Government crack down on pension scams

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Pension savers will be better protected from scams under new plans announced today (Tuesday 9 June 2026), as the Government acts to stay ahead of incr...

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24 universities and colleges awarded investment to boost student places and strengthen UK defence industry

24 universities and colleges awarded investment to boost student places and strengthen UK defence industry

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Universities across England awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 student places, as well as help build new facilities to support increa...

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IPO launches Knowledge Asset Management Hub

IPO launches Knowledge Asset Management Hub

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

New resource to strengthen IP capability and support commercialisation across the UK research sector....

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the AI Adoption Summit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the AI Adoption Summit

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered a speech at the AI Adoption Summit....

New concierge service and visa scheme unveiled to help Britain’s fastest growing firms scale and attract talent

New concierge service and visa scheme unveiled to help Britain’s fastest growing firms scale and attract talent

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Concierge service for business launched as part of mission to bring about the UK's first trillion-dollar firm....

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Unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children could get new rights under Government proposals

Unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children could get new rights under Government proposals

Monday, 08 June 2026

Government consults on new rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children, including whether paid leave could improve job opportunitie...

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Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Monday, 08 June 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to the AI Adoption Summit on Monday 8 June, 2026....

Government to partner with tech companies, trade unions and industry leaders to boost AI adoption and equip workers with AI skills

Government to partner with tech companies, trade unions and industry leaders to boost AI adoption and equip workers with AI skills

Monday, 08 June 2026

More than £200 million in government support to help companies in Britain adopt AI – paving the way for the UK to become fastest AI adopting country i...

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A decisive shift to power British AI: new £1.1 billion plan to back chip firms, boost computing power and skills for the AI revolution

A decisive shift to power British AI: new £1.1 billion plan to back chip firms, boost computing power and skills for the AI revolution

Monday, 08 June 2026

New AI Hardware Plan sets out how the government will back British companies developing the chips and semiconductor technologies behind AI ...

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New engagement toolkit puts disabled people at the heart of the Timms Review

New engagement toolkit puts disabled people at the heart of the Timms Review

Sunday, 07 June 2026

The Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is expanding its engagement to hear from more disabled people, following the closure of the ...

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Entry level jobs support, AI bootcamps and tech training as government supports young people into the jobs of the future

Entry level jobs support, AI bootcamps and tech training as government supports young people into the jobs of the future

Saturday, 06 June 2026

A new partnership between government, industry and trade unions to better support young people entering the job market. ...

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Companies agree to stronger workers’ rights in clean energy

Companies agree to stronger workers’ rights in clean energy

Friday, 05 June 2026

Offshore wind supply chain companies and trade unions back the government’s Offshore Wind Fair Work Charter....

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Thousands of seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protections under new government proposals

Thousands of seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protections under new government proposals

Thursday, 04 June 2026

The new laws will extend and strengthen seafarer protections beyond UK territorial waters....

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Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

Thursday, 04 June 2026

94% of installers surveyed were either very satisfied or satisfied with the training received through the government's Heat Training Grant, new resear...

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Government backs family reunions for children in care

Government backs family reunions for children in care

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Children in care and care leavers to be supported to build lifelong relationships, with £8.4 million delivered to expand Family Finding programmes...

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the Scientific Superpower Conference

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the Scientific Superpower Conference

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (3 June) delivered a speech at the Scientific Superpower Conference....

Major new package of support for young people announced with Kings Trust

Major new package of support for young people announced with Kings Trust

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The Government is backing The King’s Trust’s new youth opportunity initiative with £10 million of funding, launched today....

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Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Universal theme park to be UK’s most popular tourist attraction

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The Universal United Kingdom Resort, one of the largest ever investments in the UK tourism sector, will employ thousands and entertain millions of peo...

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Transformational Cambridge East land acquisition to unlock a new community of 10,000+ homes, 9,000 jobs and significant economic growth

Transformational Cambridge East land acquisition to unlock a new community of 10,000+ homes, 9,000 jobs and significant economic growth

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Homes England, with its National Housing Bank, and The Hill Group have today completed the acquisition of Cambridge East, a strategic site that will s...

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Greater Cambridge gets regeneration body to accelerate growth

Greater Cambridge gets regeneration body to accelerate growth

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

A new Development Corporation will give Greater Cambridge the powers and certainty to deliver infrastructure-first growth at scale....

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Business in the Community speech   2 June 2026

Business in the Community speech 2 June 2026

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Communities Secretary Steve Reed's speech at Business in the Community....

Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer....

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End of exploitative zero hours contracts to give people security and predictability at work

End of exploitative zero hours contracts to give people security and predictability at work

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Changes to end one-sided flexibility and uncertainty for workers through ban on exploitative zero hours contracts set out in consultation....

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