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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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King's Speech to build a stronger and fairer Britain

King's Speech to build a stronger and fairer Britain

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The King’s Speech – the second under this government – is expected to unveil over 35 bills and draft bills facing up to the big challenges our country...

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CNC launch Live Well programme

CNC launch Live Well programme

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The CNC’s Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHSW) team have launched a six-month lifestyle support programme to help staff to improve their h...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

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

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PM vows to tear up “status quo” that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

PM vows to tear up “status quo” that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

Monday, 11 May 2026

The Prime Minister will meet with apprentices to underline the Government’s drive to overhaul the apprenticeship system, break down barriers to opport...

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Simpler, shared system for describing skills needs launched

Simpler, shared system for describing skills needs launched

Monday, 11 May 2026

The UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), a new national framework, is a significant step forward in how we think about and discuss skills in the ...

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New legislation gives Government power to bring British Steel into public ownership

New legislation gives Government power to bring British Steel into public ownership

Monday, 11 May 2026

New legislation to be announced in the King's Speech on Wednesday will give government the option to bring British Steel into public ownership....

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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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PM speech at USDAW conference: 27 April 2026

PM speech at USDAW conference: 27 April 2026

Monday, 27 April 2026

The Prime Minister's speech at USDAW conference 2026....

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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Northern Ireland start up boost with new £50 million defence growth deal

Northern Ireland start up boost with new £50 million defence growth deal

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Defence tech start-ups and small businesses in Northern Ireland will benefit from a £50 million investment boost launched by the UK government today, ...

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The era of clean energy security

The era of clean energy security

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband's speech at the Good Growth Foundation’s National Growth Debate....

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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Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges

Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

19 new Technical Excellence Colleges will equip young people with the high-level technical skills needed to access well-paid, high-skilled jobs....

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Vital medicines and new jobs in over £80 million for UK life sciences

Vital medicines and new jobs in over £80 million for UK life sciences

Monday, 13 April 2026

Fresh backing for the sector unlocked by the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund....

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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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UKEF secures £128 million submarine rescue deals with Indonesia, boosting British industry

UKEF secures £128 million submarine rescue deals with Indonesia, boosting British industry

Friday, 10 April 2026

UK Export Finance announces support for British businesses to export submarine technology to Indonesia. ...

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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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Hydrogen investment fuels South Yorkshire's next industrial era

Hydrogen investment fuels South Yorkshire's next industrial era

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Major hydrogen project to create over 400 new jobs in technology that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen....

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DBS launches its 2026 2027 business plan

DBS launches its 2026 2027 business plan

Wednesday, 08 April 2026

The Disclosure and Barring Service has published its 2026 to 2027 business plan, outlining priorities for improving services and delivering better pub...

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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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Millions of workers get new access to sick pay and parental leave

Millions of workers get new access to sick pay and parental leave

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

Landmark employment rights reforms kick into force. ...

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First wave of national Young Futures Hubs open to turn the tide on youth services decline

First wave of national Young Futures Hubs open to turn the tide on youth services decline

Sunday, 05 April 2026

First eight ‘Young Futures Hubs’ opening in Birmingham, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, County Durham, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, and Tower Hamlets...

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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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Innovators from Teesside to Cornwall backed as new round of UK regions granted up to £20 million to grow thriving sectors

Innovators from Teesside to Cornwall backed as new round of UK regions granted up to £20 million to grow thriving sectors

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Partnerships in regions across England and Wales backed to build on local innovation strengths and fast?track ideas from prototype to market....

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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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