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Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training

Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training

Monday, 29 December 2025

Thousands of people at risk of dropping out of work will be given more support to stay in their jobs thanks to new Government-funded occupational heal...

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Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands

Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands

Saturday, 20 December 2025

Hundreds of thousands of people will benefit from an expansion of a trial to tackle poor housing and protect taxpayers’ cash from rogue landlords....

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Businesses, unions and civil society leaders welcome Royal Assent of Employment Rights Act

Businesses, unions and civil society leaders welcome Royal Assent of Employment Rights Act

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Leaders from across the business community, trade union movement and wider civil society have welcomed the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assen...

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Reforms to welfare system set to save £1.9 billion by the end of 2030/31

Reforms to welfare system set to save £1.9 billion by the end of 2030/31

Thursday, 18 December 2025

The backlog of people waiting to have their work capability assessed is to be significantly reduced through a package of measures that will reduce UK ...

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New laws?bring?the world of work into the 21st?century

New laws?bring?the world of work into the 21st?century

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as the Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent....

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Alan Milburn calls for a 'movement' to address lost generation of young people not earning or learning as investigation opens

Alan Milburn calls for a 'movement' to address lost generation of young people not earning or learning as investigation opens

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Former Heath Secretary Alan Milburn has today launched his groundbreaking investigation into the causes of record unemployment and inactivity among 16...

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Update from business groups on the Employment Rights Bill

Update from business groups on the Employment Rights Bill

Monday, 15 December 2025

Publication of correspondence between six key business organisations and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the Employment Rights Bill....

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UK lands trade deal with South Korea to boost jobs and exports

UK lands trade deal with South Korea to boost jobs and exports

Monday, 15 December 2025

UK lands momentous trade deal with South Korea to boost jobs and exports ...

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Young people encouraged to Reach for the Sky as government announces £750,000 to create the next generation of aviators

Young people encouraged to Reach for the Sky as government announces £750,000 to create the next generation of aviators

Friday, 12 December 2025

Funding ensures young people from all backgrounds can learn about the varied, highly skilled jobs and future opportunities in aviation across the UK. ...

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First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne

First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Energy Secretary and Minister for Industry attended first Clean Energy Jobs Fair at the Port of Tyne in North East England....

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UK government backs first project at Grangemouth site

UK government backs first project at Grangemouth site

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Grangemouth workers and the community will benefit from jobs and investment as UK government backs a new biotech project on the site....

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Almost a million young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities

Almost a million young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package....

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50,000 more young people to benefit from apprenticeships as Government unveils new skills reforms to get Britain working

50,000 more young people to benefit from apprenticeships as Government unveils new skills reforms to get Britain working

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, with thousands more...

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All aboard for Cardiff Central Station transformation

All aboard for Cardiff Central Station transformation

Thursday, 04 December 2025

The transformed station will improve links between Wales and the rest of the UK, breaking down barriers to travel and jobs. ...

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Mercedes electric vehicle investment to create over 150 British Jobs

Mercedes electric vehicle investment to create over 150 British Jobs

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Over 150 jobs will be created across Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire through a new UK-Germany electric vehicle technology project led by Mercedes....

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Fraudsters face tougher action as Government gains new powers to tackle benefit fraud

Fraudsters face tougher action as Government gains new powers to tackle benefit fraud

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Benefit cheats, fraudsters and debtors who can afford to repay but refuse will have money taken directly from their bank accounts or lose their driver...

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TAE Technologies and UKAEA partner to commercialise fusion tech

TAE Technologies and UKAEA partner to commercialise fusion tech

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Joint venture to develop neutral beams for fusion and non-fusion applications, creating high-skilled jobs and establishing a critical supply chain...

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An update on the Employment Rights Bill

An update on the Employment Rights Bill

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Agreement reached with key stakeholders on the unfair dismissal elements of the Employment Rights Bill....

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Reeves tackles cost of living and backs Scottish industry at Budget

Reeves tackles cost of living and backs Scottish industry at Budget

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Scottish families will benefit from a Budget to cut the cost-of-living, create more high skilled jobs and invest in public services, as the Chancellor...

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North Sea Future Plan for fair, managed and prosperous transition

North Sea Future Plan for fair, managed and prosperous transition

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Government sets out plan to manage existing North Sea oil and gas fields, protect jobs and grow clean energy industries....

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Reeves tackles cost of living and backs Welsh industry at Budget

Reeves tackles cost of living and backs Welsh industry at Budget

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Welsh families will benefit from a Budget to cut the cost-of-living, create more high skilled jobs and invest in public services, as the Chancellor re...

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Heathrow Airport Limited’s third runway proposal will be basis for expansion

Heathrow Airport Limited’s third runway proposal will be basis for expansion

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Decisive action on third runway to support trade, tourism and hundreds of thousands of jobs....

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Government to accept key recommendations of Sayce review on Carer’s Allowance

Government to accept key recommendations of Sayce review on Carer’s Allowance

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Unpaid carers will have their Carer's Allowance earnings related overpayments reviewed and potentially cancelled or repaid, following an independent r...

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£4bn maritime deal with Indonesia set to boost British jobs and support Indo Pacific security

£4bn maritime deal with Indonesia set to boost British jobs and support Indo Pacific security

Saturday, 22 November 2025

The UK and Indonesia have agreed a landmark £4 billion maritime deal securing 1000 jobs in the UK in the latest boost for the British industry....

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UK PM announces landmark deals to boost SA growth partnership

UK PM announces landmark deals to boost SA growth partnership

Friday, 21 November 2025

UK PM Sir Keir Starmer set to arrive in Johannesburg for G20, unveiling major UK-SA initiatives to boost jobs, unlock capital, and deepen economic tie...

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AI to power national renewal as government announces billions of additional investment and new plans to boost UK businesses, jobs and innovation

AI to power national renewal as government announces billions of additional investment and new plans to boost UK businesses, jobs and innovation

Thursday, 20 November 2025

A major package of new reforms and investment will put AI at heart of government’s mission to drive growth, create jobs and spread prosperity across t...

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220,000 vulnerable customers given personalised support to move to Universal Credit

220,000 vulnerable customers given personalised support to move to Universal Credit

Friday, 14 November 2025

Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of delivery ...

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AI Growth Zones to create thousands of jobs and unlock up to £100 billion in investment, as new site confirmed for North Wales

AI Growth Zones to create thousands of jobs and unlock up to £100 billion in investment, as new site confirmed for North Wales

Thursday, 13 November 2025

North Wales in line for more than 3,400 new jobs through newly announced AI Growth Zone, as the Prime Minister and Technology Secretary set out plans ...

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North Wales to pioneer UK’s first small modular reactors

North Wales to pioneer UK’s first small modular reactors

Thursday, 13 November 2025

Anglesey set for thousands of new jobs as Prime Minister confirms Wylfa will host UK's first small modular nuclear reactors....

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Millions of pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments from today

Millions of pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments from today

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Nine million pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments start hitting bank account...

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