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Almost 180 more Youth Hubs to help young people build skills and find jobs

Almost 180 more Youth Hubs to help young people build skills and find jobs

Monday, 15 June 2026

Thousands of young people across Great Britain will benefit from access to expanded employment and wrap-around support services as the locations of al...

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LinkedIn and government join forces to help jobseekers build their careers

LinkedIn and government join forces to help jobseekers build their careers

Monday, 15 June 2026

Thousands of jobseekers could be supported into a new career as the government joins forces with LinkedIn to bolster careers advice. ...

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UK to roll out Dutch style employment support across Britain

UK to roll out Dutch style employment support across Britain

Friday, 12 June 2026

Young Brits are set to benefit from Dutch style employment support as the Government steps up localised support to tackle rising NEET numbers....

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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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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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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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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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Former M&S Chief Executive hired to spearhead Government drive to help young people into work

Former M&S Chief Executive hired to spearhead Government drive to help young people into work

Saturday, 30 May 2026

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...

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Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300,000 new work experience and training placements

Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300,000 new work experience and training placements

Friday, 29 May 2026

Young people across the country will be helped onto the career ladder thanks to the creation of 300,000 new work experience and training placements in...

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Broken fit note system to be overhauled 

Broken fit note system to be overhauled 

Friday, 22 May 2026

Patients, employers and GPs are set to benefit from an overhaul of the broken fit note system following the launch of several pilots by the Government...

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Appointment of Non Executive Director to the Department for Work and Pensions Board

Appointment of Non Executive Director to the Department for Work and Pensions Board

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

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 Ex...

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Britain is undersaving for retirement warns Pensions Commission

Britain is undersaving for retirement warns Pensions Commission

Monday, 18 May 2026

The Pensions Commission has today (19 May) published its interim report on the state of retirement saving in the UK, setting out the key challenges fa...

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Government turning the tide for young people in the Midlands with jobs backing from Severn Trent

Government turning the tide for young people in the Midlands with jobs backing from Severn Trent

Monday, 18 May 2026

Young people across the East and West Midlands will have more work opportunities as Severn Trent becomes the latest backer of a government drive to ta...

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Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme

Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme

Monday, 18 May 2026

Tens of thousands of disabled people needing support to move into or stay in work will have their claims processed quicker, thanks to action taken by ...

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Cardiff's biggest ever jobs fair sees thousands of young people connect with local employers 

Cardiff's biggest ever jobs fair sees thousands of young people connect with local employers 

Friday, 15 May 2026

Wider youth employment support, backed by £2.5 billion which will ensure every young person is able to earn or learn. ...

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DWP appoints new  Chair of Pension Protection Fund (PPF)

DWP appoints new Chair of Pension Protection Fund (PPF)

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the appointment of Joanne Segars OBE as the new Chair of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), effecti...

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Have your say: PIP review launches engagement programme for disabled people to get involved

Have your say: PIP review launches engagement programme for disabled people to get involved

Thursday, 30 April 2026

The Timms Review is today announcing a wider programme of evidence-gathering and public engagement, giving disabled people, Disabled People’s Organisa...

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Retirement boost of £29,000 awaits millions as landmark Pension Schemes Act becomes law

Retirement boost of £29,000 awaits millions as landmark Pension Schemes Act becomes law

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Over 20 million workers are set to get more from every pound they save towards retirement thanks to the passing into law of historic pensions legislat...

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DWP puts disabled people first: Thousands of health staff complete landmark autism and learning disabilities training

DWP puts disabled people first: Thousands of health staff complete landmark autism and learning disabilities training

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Training tackles harmful assumptions about disability and ensures staff make practical, meaningful adjustments for the people they serve....

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McDonald’s is supporting the government's drive to get young people earning or learning

McDonald’s is supporting the government's drive to get young people earning or learning

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Young people across the United Kingdom are set to benefit after McDonald’s becomes the latest major employer to support the Government’s Youth Guarant...

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Emma Douglas appointed new Chair of The Pensions Regulator? 

Emma Douglas appointed new Chair of The Pensions Regulator? 

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions has today announced the appointment of Emma Douglas as the new Chair of The Pensions Regulator (TPR).  ...

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Unpaid carers impacted by unclear guidance to have debts cancelled

Unpaid carers impacted by unclear guidance to have debts cancelled

Sunday, 12 April 2026

Tens of thousands of unpaid carers affected by confusing guidance on their earnings are set to have their debts reduced, cancelled, or refunded, in a ...

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Barriers to work removed for disabled benefit claimants as landmark legislation introduced

Barriers to work removed for disabled benefit claimants as landmark legislation introduced

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Disabled benefit claimants will be given the right to try work without the immediate fear of losing their benefits, with new legislation laid today (T...

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New Women’s Employment Ambassador role announced as millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive

New Women’s Employment Ambassador role announced as millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

Leading women’s health campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup has been appointed as the Government’s Women's Employment Ambassador, a newly crea...

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Thousands to be supported into work as government reforms welfare system

Thousands to be supported into work as government reforms welfare system

Sunday, 05 April 2026

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 ...

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Over 12 million pensioners to receive £575 State Pension boost

Over 12 million pensioners to receive £575 State Pension boost

Saturday, 04 April 2026

Over 12 million pensioners will see their State Pension rise by up to £575 from Monday (6 April), as both the basic and new State Pensions increase by...

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Successful DWP campaign leads to closure of historical benefits

Successful DWP campaign leads to closure of historical benefits

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Two benefits designed decades ago will officially close today following the successful delivery of the Move to Universal Credit campaign by the Depart...

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Support for Keep Britain Working ramps up across employers and regions

Support for Keep Britain Working ramps up across employers and regions

Monday, 30 March 2026

The number of employers and mayoral authorities committed to tackling one of the biggest issues facing the labour market has more than doubled since t...

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Government outlines proposed reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost skills

Government outlines proposed reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost skills

Monday, 30 March 2026

Industry voices and stakeholders are being asked to shape the future of skills training as a new consultation proposes the merger of construction and ...

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Support for thousands with musculoskeletal conditions as government tackles inactivity

Support for thousands with musculoskeletal conditions as government tackles inactivity

Saturday, 28 March 2026

Thousands of people with back, joint and muscle issues have been assessed quicker following a landmark initiative which aims to help people stay in, o...

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