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UK Government bolsters Ukraine’s economic recovery, with World Bank approving $1 billion in UK backed finance

UK Government bolsters Ukraine’s economic recovery, with World Bank approving $1 billion in UK backed finance

Friday, 26 June 2026

Ukraine’s resilience and recovery will receive a $1 billion boost through UK-backed funding...

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Cambridge South station opens

Cambridge South station opens

Friday, 26 June 2026

This £250 million government investment cuts journey times, boosts rail links and supports further employment growth in the region....

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Thousands more out of work benefit claimants to get personalised support

Thousands more out of work benefit claimants to get personalised support

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Up to 40,000 disabled people and people with health conditions will benefit from expanded access to personalised support, as the government rolls out ...

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Need tax help? Gen Zs wish they had learnt basics about tax

Need tax help? Gen Zs wish they had learnt basics about tax

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Summer jobseekers urged to use the HMRC app to demystify tax and money matters...

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‘Choose carefully’: new data shows degree choice drives earnings

‘Choose carefully’: new data shows degree choice drives earnings

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Graduates earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than non-graduate counterparts, but returns vary by degree subject....

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More oil and gas workers to be supported into jobs

More oil and gas workers to be supported into jobs

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

More oil and gas workers across Scotland will be offered tailored skills support to seize high-quality jobs in energy and other growth sectors....

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

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

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Driving bans for those who refuse to repay benefit debts as new DWP powers come into force 

Driving bans for those who refuse to repay benefit debts as new DWP powers come into force 

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

People who have stopped receiving benefits but still refuse to repay money owed to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could be banned from dri...

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Armed Forces Week: Over 30 former Armed Forces personnel join CNC

Armed Forces Week: Over 30 former Armed Forces personnel join CNC

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Over thirty former Armed Forces personnel joined the CNC over the past year, bringing military experience to roles protecting the UK's civil nuclear s...

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UK and Malaysia launch negotiations on Digital Trade Agreement

UK and Malaysia launch negotiations on Digital Trade Agreement

Monday, 22 June 2026

The ambitious new agreement will remove barriers to digital trade and enable UK exporters to expand into high-tech markets....

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New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

Monday, 22 June 2026

Government promises to deliver a “new deal for young people” with real opportunities to work and renewed social contract where hard work pays off...

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UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports

UK to secure critical minerals boosting economic resilience and cutting reliance on imports

Sunday, 21 June 2026

Households and businesses are set to benefit from stronger, more secure supply chains as the UK invests £50 million in critical minerals projects....

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GLD sets out 2026 27 plans to support government priorities

GLD sets out 2026 27 plans to support government priorities

Friday, 19 June 2026

The plan highlights GLD’s role in providing legal support on major legislation, reform programmes and cross-government priorities. ...

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“Migration is a global challenge requiring global co operation” says Foreign Secretary, announcing expansion of North Africa programme to support migrants closer to home

“Migration is a global challenge requiring global co operation” says Foreign Secretary, announcing expansion of North Africa programme to support migrants closer to home

Friday, 19 June 2026

The UK is expanding funding for programmes which helps countries across North Africa deal with the impacts of migration from regional conflict....

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Chancellor backs former coalfield areas with new investment to end decline and encourage local talent

Chancellor backs former coalfield areas with new investment to end decline and encourage local talent

Friday, 19 June 2026

Communities in former coalfield areas of Britain will benefit from new jobs and business opportunities, as the Chancellor confirms investment in proje...

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New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off?

New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off?

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Consultation launched on the framework for future planning decisions for Heathrow’s third runway....

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UK Japan fusion partnership strengthened by UKAEA and QST

UK Japan fusion partnership strengthened by UKAEA and QST

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Memorandum of Cooperation signed between UK national fusion laboratory and Japan’s National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology....

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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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Hull pharmaceutical company sets sail for global markets with government backed finance

Hull pharmaceutical company sets sail for global markets with government backed finance

Monday, 15 June 2026

Pharmaceutical company GMP Manufacturing has secured over £500,000 in funding support from White Oak UK, backed by a government guarantee....

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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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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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