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Government reforms welfare system to support people into work

Government reforms welfare system to support people into work

Monday, 09 February 2026

Welfare reforms designed to rebalance the benefits system and support more people into work move forward today, as Universal Credit legislation is lai...

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Government vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week

Government vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week

Sunday, 08 February 2026

Young people across the country are to benefit from a clearer path into apprenticeships, as the Prime Minister vows to “unlock opportunities for young...

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Britain’s growth sectors to get major skills boost from new ‘fast track’ apprenticeships reforms

Britain’s growth sectors to get major skills boost from new ‘fast track’ apprenticeships reforms

Saturday, 07 February 2026

Young people will be given a quicker route into high-quality jobs on major projects as the Government slashes red tape to fast-track the process.  ...

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Applications now open for local plan inspector roles

Applications now open for local plan inspector roles

Friday, 06 February 2026

The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting chartered professionals from the built environment and related fields to become local plan inspectors. Applica...

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Friday, 06 February 2026

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

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How UK Government is building a stronger future for Scotland's farmers, crofters and rural communities

How UK Government is building a stronger future for Scotland's farmers, crofters and rural communities

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Minister's speech to National Farmers' Union Scotland's conference highlights UK Government's commitment to industry, as forum explores growth opportu...

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Student skills investment to boost UK defence industry

Student skills investment to boost UK defence industry

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Britain’s defence industry will benefit from an £80 million skills boost to increase places on key strategically-relevant courses....

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Youth Guarantee gets blockbuster backing to drive support for TV and film jobs

Youth Guarantee gets blockbuster backing to drive support for TV and film jobs

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Young people are set to benefit from TV and film industry support for the Government’s Youth Guarantee....

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Clean energy funding to be tied to stronger workers’ rights

Clean energy funding to be tied to stronger workers’ rights

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Offshore wind firms must sign up to a ‘Fair Work Charter’ to participate in government renewables auctions....

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New regeneration body to boost jobs, homes and infrastructure across Greater Cambridge

New regeneration body to boost jobs, homes and infrastructure across Greater Cambridge

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

A new consultation for a development corporation in Greater Cambridge has been launched today. ...

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Government to unlock advanced nuclear to grow economy

Government to unlock advanced nuclear to grow economy

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Government publishes Advanced Nuclear Framework to get pioneering nuclear technology off the ground....

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£1 billion resilience fund and next step towards removal of two child limit provide safety net for families

£1 billion resilience fund and next step towards removal of two child limit provide safety net for families

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Historic legislation to end the two-child limit?and lift hundreds and thousands of children out of poverty?has moved a step closer to reality today.  ...

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Tech giants meet disability sector to break down barriers at work

Tech giants meet disability sector to break down barriers at work

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Disabled people are set to benefit from the expertise of some of the world's tech giants to help make the workplace more accessible to them....

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Disability experts appointed to lead first ever full review of Personal Independence Payment

Disability experts appointed to lead first ever full review of Personal Independence Payment

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Twelve experts appointed to the steering group for the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)....

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Billions in exports and investment deals secured as PM concludes visit to China

Billions in exports and investment deals secured as PM concludes visit to China

Friday, 30 January 2026

Billions of pounds worth of?export?and?investment?deals for the UK have been secured, as the Prime Minister wraps up his visit to China....

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New North Sea board launched to drive a fair and prosperous transition

New North Sea board launched to drive a fair and prosperous transition

Thursday, 29 January 2026

New board of experts to drive forward the government's plan for a prosperous and sustainable future in the North Sea...

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Liz Kendall’s speech at Bloomberg

Liz Kendall’s speech at Bloomberg

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Bloomberg on Wednesday 28 January 2026....

Low Pay Commission regional visits 2026

Low Pay Commission regional visits 2026

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

The Low Pay Commission is calling for employers and workers to meet with us to discuss the National Living Wage....

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Free AI training for all, as government and industry programme expands to provide 10 million workers with key AI skills by 2030

Free AI training for all, as government and industry programme expands to provide 10 million workers with key AI skills by 2030

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Every adult in the UK is eligible to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical AI skills for work....

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Government announces support package that backs British pubs

Government announces support package that backs British pubs

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

The Chancellor is backing British pubs with a major support package, as the government recognises the challenges facing the industry and the vital rol...

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Government spends record levels to support our veterans

Government spends record levels to support our veterans

Monday, 26 January 2026

Government delivers record levels of investment to support veterans, across health, housing, employment and more...

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From lived experience to lasting change: Disability Advisory Panel begins work

From lived experience to lasting change: Disability Advisory Panel begins work

Friday, 23 January 2026

Ten experts with lived experience of disability and long-term health conditions have been appointed to help shape Government health and disability pol...

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Decommissioning underpins ambitions for homegrown clean energy

Decommissioning underpins ambitions for homegrown clean energy

Thursday, 22 January 2026

NDA group puts decommissioning at the forefront of the agenda at Nuclear Week in Parliament...

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Half a billion investment to upgrade RAF Typhoons and secure 1,500 British jobs

Half a billion investment to upgrade RAF Typhoons and secure 1,500 British jobs

Thursday, 22 January 2026

The government has this week committed over £650 million to upgrade the RAF's Typhoon fighter jet fleet, securing over 1,500 jobs across the UK....

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Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more...

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Cutting edge drone degree to train military forces of the future unveiled

Cutting edge drone degree to train military forces of the future unveiled

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Young engineers to master battlefield-proven technology at Hereford university from September 2026....

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Reeves gets deals done at Davos

Reeves gets deals done at Davos

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Votes of confidence in the UK economy as Chancellor secures £1.5 billion in major new private investments ...

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500 students now learning latest digital and cyber defence skills through MOD scheme in Lancashire

500 students now learning latest digital and cyber defence skills through MOD scheme in Lancashire

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

285 students are the latest cohort to benefit from the Defence Digital & Cyber Bursary scheme, taking the total to 500....

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Minister Lloyd speech on software security and cyber resilience

Minister Lloyd speech on software security and cyber resilience

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke at the launch of the Software Security Ambassadors Scheme on 15 January 2026....

Regions set to benefit from new creative industries funding

Regions set to benefit from new creative industries funding

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Minister Murray encourages regions to bid for funding in next wave of the Creative Clusters programme, which has boosted Liverpool’s music innovation ...

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