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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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Expansion of support scheme to help thousands of people back into work

Expansion of support scheme to help thousands of people back into work

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Up to 250,000 more people with health conditions will receive support to stay in or return to work, as a groundbreaking programme proven to transform ...

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£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment

£279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment

Friday, 16 January 2026

Army cyber warriors are to benefit from new modern accommodation and specialist training facilities, following nearly £300 million investment announce...

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Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits

Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Government seeking to restore trust and common sense to the benefits system. ...

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Greater and faster?compensation?for Windrush victims

Greater and faster?compensation?for Windrush victims

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Thousands of people affected by the Home Office Windrush scandal will see greater compensation and claims processed quicker, under reforms taking effe...

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New Aviation Ambassadors announced to inspire future pilots, engineers and air traffic controllers

New Aviation Ambassadors announced to inspire future pilots, engineers and air traffic controllers

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Our 10 new Aviation Ambassadors will help encourage more young people to see the UK aviation sector as a place where they can build rewarding, long-te...

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Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people

Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Sick and disabled people will have more opportunities to move into work following the overhaul of a scheme that will boost living standards and workpl...

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Northern Powerhouse Rail to drive biggest travel upgrade in the North in a generation

Northern Powerhouse Rail to drive biggest travel upgrade in the North in a generation

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Government announces the biggest transformation to travel in the North in a generation as the Chancellor sets out new Northern Growth Strategy and pro...

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Appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee January 2026

Appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee January 2026

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

The Social Security Advisory Committee welcomes 2 new members....

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NDA funding for North Wales regeneration projects

NDA funding for North Wales regeneration projects

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

The Nuclear Authority Decommissioning (NDA) investment will support economic regeneration in Anglesey, North Wales....

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DWP Secretary of State appoints Skills Adviser

DWP Secretary of State appoints Skills Adviser

Monday, 12 January 2026

An expert adviser has been appointed to support the government's mission to unlock opportunities and drive economic growth through adult skills policy...

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Stronger parental leave rights to give millions of working families the “security they deserve”

Stronger parental leave rights to give millions of working families the “security they deserve”

Sunday, 11 January 2026

New day one rights to parental leave set to enter force from April....

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NHS and probation join forces to break cycle of reoffending

NHS and probation join forces to break cycle of reoffending

Friday, 09 January 2026

Offenders with mental health and addiction issues will be jointly monitored by probation and NHS experts to address the root causes of reoffending. ...

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Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training

Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training

Monday, 29 December 2025

Thousands of people at risk of dropping out of work will be given more support to stay in their jobs thanks to new Government-funded occupational heal...

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Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands

Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands

Saturday, 20 December 2025

Hundreds of thousands of people will benefit from an expansion of a trial to tackle poor housing and protect taxpayers’ cash from rogue landlords....

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Businesses, unions and civil society leaders welcome Royal Assent of Employment Rights Act

Businesses, unions and civil society leaders welcome Royal Assent of Employment Rights Act

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Leaders from across the business community, trade union movement and wider civil society have welcomed the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assen...

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Reforms to welfare system set to save £1.9 billion by the end of 2030/31

Reforms to welfare system set to save £1.9 billion by the end of 2030/31

Thursday, 18 December 2025

The backlog of people waiting to have their work capability assessed is to be significantly reduced through a package of measures that will reduce UK ...

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New laws?bring?the world of work into the 21st?century

New laws?bring?the world of work into the 21st?century

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as the Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent....

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Alan Milburn calls for a 'movement' to address lost generation of young people not earning or learning as investigation opens

Alan Milburn calls for a 'movement' to address lost generation of young people not earning or learning as investigation opens

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Former Heath Secretary Alan Milburn has today launched his groundbreaking investigation into the causes of record unemployment and inactivity among 16...

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Update from business groups on the Employment Rights Bill

Update from business groups on the Employment Rights Bill

Monday, 15 December 2025

Publication of correspondence between six key business organisations and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the Employment Rights Bill....

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UK lands trade deal with South Korea to boost jobs and exports

UK lands trade deal with South Korea to boost jobs and exports

Monday, 15 December 2025

UK lands momentous trade deal with South Korea to boost jobs and exports ...

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Young people encouraged to Reach for the Sky as government announces £750,000 to create the next generation of aviators

Young people encouraged to Reach for the Sky as government announces £750,000 to create the next generation of aviators

Friday, 12 December 2025

Funding ensures young people from all backgrounds can learn about the varied, highly skilled jobs and future opportunities in aviation across the UK. ...

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First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne

First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Port of Tyne

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Energy Secretary and Minister for Industry attended first Clean Energy Jobs Fair at the Port of Tyne in North East England....

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UK government backs first project at Grangemouth site

UK government backs first project at Grangemouth site

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Grangemouth workers and the community will benefit from jobs and investment as UK government backs a new biotech project on the site....

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Almost a million young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities

Almost a million young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package....

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50,000 more young people to benefit from apprenticeships as Government unveils new skills reforms to get Britain working

50,000 more young people to benefit from apprenticeships as Government unveils new skills reforms to get Britain working

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, with thousands more...

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All aboard for Cardiff Central Station transformation

All aboard for Cardiff Central Station transformation

Thursday, 04 December 2025

The transformed station will improve links between Wales and the rest of the UK, breaking down barriers to travel and jobs. ...

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Mercedes electric vehicle investment to create over 150 British Jobs

Mercedes electric vehicle investment to create over 150 British Jobs

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Over 150 jobs will be created across Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire through a new UK-Germany electric vehicle technology project led by Mercedes....

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Fraudsters face tougher action as Government gains new powers to tackle benefit fraud

Fraudsters face tougher action as Government gains new powers to tackle benefit fraud

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Benefit cheats, fraudsters and debtors who can afford to repay but refuse will have money taken directly from their bank accounts or lose their driver...

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TAE Technologies and UKAEA partner to commercialise fusion tech

TAE Technologies and UKAEA partner to commercialise fusion tech

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Joint venture to develop neutral beams for fusion and non-fusion applications, creating high-skilled jobs and establishing a critical supply chain...

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