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New chair for the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) announced

Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton MP, has announced the appointment of Dr Lesley Rushton as chair of IIAC.

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Low Pay Commission visits programme 2018

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) will be visiting areas across the UK to gather evidence on the National Minimum Wage rates and low pay.

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Applications now open

You can now apply for the Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship.

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Fast Track 2018 opening 28 February

The Fast Track application window opens 28 February 2018

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Fast Track applications coming soon

The Civil Service Fast Track will be open for applications soon. Find out how to get updates on the next application window here.

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Partnership working to tackle fraud

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is working with SAFER Jobs to prevent people falling victim to scammers.

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New identity checking guidelines

New identity checking guidelines have been introduced for standard and enhanced disclosure checks.

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New DBS basic check service goes live

DBS now provides the basic check service for England and Wales.

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DBS basic checks coming soon

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is preparing to provide basic disclosure checks for England and Wales.

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Seeking disability sector champions for 2018

The Office for Disability Issues is seeking business people to champion accessibility of products and services for disabled people.

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Sarah Bedwell announced as the new Certification Officer

The Certification Officer is responsible for statutory functions relating to trade unions and employers’ associations

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New employment programme begins in England and Wales

The government’s new Work and Health Programme to help disabled people into employment started this week in north west England and Wales.

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New chairman appointed for the Central Arbitration Committee

Stephen Redmond appointed chairman of the Central Arbitration Committee.

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Government sets out plan to see more disabled people in work

The government has launched new plans to transform disability employment over the next ten years.

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Basic disclosure changes

From January 2018, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) are making changes to the Basic Disclosure process.

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PM meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven: 16 November 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May met Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven ahead of the Gothenburg Social Summit.

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November 2017 labour market statistics for Scotland

Employment in Scotland increased by 2,000 over the quarter, and increased by 46,000 over the year to stand at 2,652,000.

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November 2017 labour market statistics for Scotland

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Employment in Scotland increased by 2,000 over the quarter, and increased by 46,000 over the year to stand at 2,652,000.

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New sleep in shift pay compliance scheme launched to support social care sector and identify back pay for workers

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The scheme has been designed to help ensure workers are paid what they are owed, while also maintaining important services for people who access social care

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Changes to identity checking guidelines

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Information regarding changes to identity (ID) checking guidelines. This is a clarification to the news story published on 2 October 2017.

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) launches new online services

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We've introduced new online digital services for you to use.

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Changes to identity checking guidelines

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Information regarding changes to identity (ID) checking guidelines when applying for a standard or enhanced check.

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Government extends suspension of minimum wage enforcement in the social care sector

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This will minimise disruption to the sector as we seek to ensure workers receive wages owed while we establish whether the industry needs further support.

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Government seeks new Low Pay Commissioners

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The Government is recruiting four new members to serve on the Low Pay Commission, of which three will be from employee backgrounds and one from an employer background.

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Business Minister urges UK's largest companies to increase transparency around workplace diversity

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The Business Diversity and Inclusion Group will coordinate action to increase diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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Prisons Minister visits new graduate recruits as prison officer recruitment reaches record high

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Prisons Minister Sam Gyimah met recruits from Unlocked Graduates as they begin training and prepare to join staff on the front line.

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Government announces appointment of 2 Acas Council members

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Ben Summerskill joins the Council as an independent member and Christina McAnea as an employee representative.

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Fast Track applications closed

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The Civil Service Fast Track is closed for applications. Find out how to get updates on the next application window here.

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Manchester seminar: using innovative technology to deliver sustainable utcomes for people with disabilities and ong terms health condiitons

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In this free seminar Teresa will discuss an innovative model they have introduced to help people with long term health conditions with their journey back to employment.

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Invitation to an IIAC meeting on 6 July 2017

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An opportunity for members of the public to learn about the work of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC).

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Trade unions to face new fines of up to £20,000 for breaking governance laws

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Under the proposals the Certification Officer will be able to issue fines of up to £20,000 for breaking the law.

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Awards glory for young Sellafield duo

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Two young Sellafield workers were named apprentices of the year in the National Skills Academy for Nuclear Awards.

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Employment rate grows faster in Wales than anywhere else in the UK

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Alun Cairns has welcomed the latest job figures which show the employment rate has grown faster in Wales than anywhere else in the UK.

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Sellafield's Adam inspires the next generation

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A Sellafield engineer fired up a group of young trainees with an inspirational speech at a House of Commons event.

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Invitation to tender for research from the Low Pay Commission 2017

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The Low Pay Commission is commissioning new research to understand the effects of the NLW. The closing date is 13 March 2017.

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Bryan Sanderson appointed interim Chairman of the Low Pay Commission

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The independent LPC advises the government about National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates.

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Susan Park appointed as Director General, Universal Credit operations

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Susan Park has been appointed Director General Universal Credit Operations, accountable for its operation in jobcentres and service centres.

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Government review team launches nationwide modern employment practices tour in London

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Employers and workers get to have their say on modern employment practices as government-backed Matthew Taylor Review team launches its UK tour.

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DBS digital services

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be introducing new online services over the next 12 months.

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National award for Sellafield engineer, Adam

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A mechanical design engineer from Sellafield Ltd has won a top national award for excelling in his apprenticeship.

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Seeking disability sector champions

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The Office for Disability Issues are seeking business people to champion accessibility of products and services for disabled people.

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Sir Brendan Barber reappointed chair of Acas

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Sir Brendan Barber has been reappointed as chair of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service Council.

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DBS Christmas and New Year opening hours 2016

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You’ll be able to use our online services throughout Christmas and New Year.

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November Labour Market Statistics For Scotland

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Unemployment in Scotland fell by 14,000 in the period July to September 2016, and now stands at 129,000 according to data released today.

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Government agrees to extend legal protections for whistleblowers in children’s social care sector

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A new legal protection for whistleblowers applying for jobs in the children’s social care sector has been announced.

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