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Category: Apprentices
National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
For pay periods starting on or after Saturday 1st April 2023, the National Living Wage and Nation Minimum Wage are … Continue reading National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
Prisoners start as apprentices
Prisoners at open prisons in England are to start high-quality apprenticeships at big name employers thanks to change in law … Continue reading Prisoners start as apprentices
New support to help over 50s back into work
The government announces millions of pounds of new measures to tackle unemployment amongst the over 50s on benefits. New measures … Continue reading New support to help over 50s back into work
Top apprenticeship employers for 2022
The country’s most outstanding apprenticeship employers for 2022 have been recognised for their vital work boosting career opportunities for more … Continue reading Top apprenticeship employers for 2022
Making the apprenticeship system simpler
Over the past 5 years it is claimed that apprenticeships have been transformed into a high-quality skills programme for learners … Continue reading Making the apprenticeship system simpler
Movement to Work CEO Summit
Monday 28th March 2022, Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered a speech at the Movement to Work CEO Summit. … Continue reading Movement to Work CEO Summit
National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
The ‘Build the Future’ theme returns for its second year, with over 1,200 events taking place across England to showcase the … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
Skills boost to support jobs
Nine new Institutes of Technology and a multi-million-pound investment in skills and technical training to level up opportunities. Adults and … Continue reading Skills boost to support jobs
‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
Hundreds of disabled university students are set to benefit from a new ‘passport’ scheme that will support them as they … Continue reading ‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
National Apprenticeship Week theme ‘Build the Future’ announced for 2022
The theme of “Build the Future” continues for its second National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which will take place between 7th … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week theme ‘Build the Future’ announced for 2022
Large minimum wage increase to boost low-paid workers’ incomes
Minimum wage rates from April 2022 have now been confirmed Following a period of speculation, media briefings and the Autumn … Continue reading Large minimum wage increase to boost low-paid workers’ incomes
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022
On the 21st October 2021, the UK government indicated approval of the Low Pay Commission recommendation for the uplifting of … Continue reading National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022
£500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion
Hundreds of thousands of people to be supported as part of the more than £500 million expansion of the government's … Continue reading £500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion
Plan for Jobs
HM Treasury have published A progress update setting out how the Plan for Jobs has supported millions of people, and … Continue reading Plan for Jobs
New service to help businesses offer apprenticeships
New government service will help businesses to create more apprenticeship opportunities so more people can get the jobs they want. … Continue reading New service to help businesses offer apprenticeships
HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the August 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
New flexible approach to apprenticeships
Sectors including the creative, agriculture and construction industries can now bid for a share of a £7 million fund to … Continue reading New flexible approach to apprenticeships
Minimum wage law breaker Employers ‘named and shamed’
Government names and shames 191 employers who have underpaid workers, including major household namesnamed firms have been fined for owing … Continue reading Minimum wage law breaker Employers ‘named and shamed’
National Apprenticeship Week 2022 set for 7th to 13th February 2022
National Apprenticeship Week aims to highlight the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. National Apprenticeship … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2022 set for 7th to 13th February 2022
Skills training boosted
Measures to boost the nation’s skills, level up opportunities and get more people into better paid jobs have been announced. … Continue reading Skills training boosted
Plan for Jobs one year on: More than a third of the working population supported through the pandemic
More than a third of the working population have been supported since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to figures released … Continue reading Plan for Jobs one year on: More than a third of the working population supported through the pandemic
Government to protect workers’ rights and clamp down on workplace abuse with powerful new body
New workers’ watchdog to take over responsibility for tackling modern slavery, enforcing minimum wage, and moreone-stop shop will improve enforcement … Continue reading Government to protect workers’ rights and clamp down on workplace abuse with powerful new body
Cash boost for apprenticeships launched
Businesses can claim £3000 for each new apprentice they take on. From 1st June 2021, employers of all sizes in … Continue reading Cash boost for apprenticeships launched
Employers eligible for £1000 cash boost for every T Level student placement
Employers will be able to claim a £1,000 cash boost for every T Level student they host on a high-quality … Continue reading Employers eligible for £1000 cash boost for every T Level student placement
Looking for an apprenticeship?
Are you or someone you know looking for an apprenticeship. Use the GOV.U.K. apprenticeship search tool to see what is … Continue reading Looking for an apprenticeship?
The key steps Government has taken to support workers
The UK has one of the best workers’ rights records in the world. Following the 1st May International Workers’ Day … Continue reading The key steps Government has taken to support workers
New flexible apprenticeships consultation
Sectors including creative, agriculture and construction industries will soon be able to offer more flexible apprenticeship opportunities A consultation has … Continue reading New flexible apprenticeships consultation
Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice
Increased incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice Employers will receive £3,000 for new apprentices of any age who join … Continue reading Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice
Universal Credit claimants TaP into employment
Millions of jobseekers will be able to access longer work-related training while in receipt of benefits to boost their chances … Continue reading Universal Credit claimants TaP into employment
13,500 Work Coaches to boost Jobs
13,500 Work Coaches are in post to help people across the country find their next role, start a new career … Continue reading 13,500 Work Coaches to boost Jobs
Payroll 2021/22: Employment Allowance and Apprenticeship Levy
HMRC Shipley by PSP HM Revenue and Customs Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have provided the following confirmation for the … Continue reading Payroll 2021/22: Employment Allowance and Apprenticeship Levy
Chancellor Statement – Budget press conference
Delivered by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak on 3 March. Good afternoon. Earlier today I presented the Budget to the House … Continue reading Chancellor Statement – Budget press conference
Budget 2021 – Apprenticeships
Enhanced grants are being provided to employer who take on apprentices of any age. £3,000 for each new apprentice hired … Continue reading Budget 2021 – Apprenticeships
Payroll Question Time: The Budget 2021 – Friday 5th March | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Join the Payroll and HR community at the SD Worx monthly, online interactive discussion. With one of the most eagerly … Continue reading Payroll Question Time: The Budget 2021 – Friday 5th March | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
National Apprenticeship Week 2021 – Why choose an apprenticeship?
The 8th February to 14th February is National Apprenticeships Week 2021. Here are five reasons to choose an ODP apprenticeship. … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2021 – Why choose an apprenticeship?
Funding boost to get young people get into work
New £1000 cash support for businesses to help with the cost of providing a traineeship Employers can now apply for … Continue reading Funding boost to get young people get into work
Post-18 education and training expansion to prepare workers for post-COVID economy
Lifetime Skills Guarantee to give adults the chance to take free college coursesNew entitlement to flexible loans to allow courses … Continue reading Post-18 education and training expansion to prepare workers for post-COVID economy
Furlough scheme has worked: saving jobs and helping more than half of employees back to work
More than half of those furloughed since May returned to work by mid-August - ONS At the schemes peak in … Continue reading Furlough scheme has worked: saving jobs and helping more than half of employees back to work
Plan for jobs – Apprenticeship cash boost
New incentives launched 1st September 2020 to help businesses invest in the skills they need to recover and grow. Employers … Continue reading Plan for jobs – Apprenticeship cash boost
Employer guide to results for regulated qualifications: summer 2020 – England
A new guide for employers about qualification results in England this summer is available. Employer guide to results for regulated … Continue reading Employer guide to results for regulated qualifications: summer 2020 – England
Apprentices get job boost
A new online and telephone support service for apprentices who have lost their jobs during the Covid-19 outbreak has been … Continue reading Apprentices get job boost
Kickstart registrations for interested employers to be opened in August 2020
Over 700,000 people are leaving education this year. Many more are starting out in their careers. Under 25s are two … Continue reading Kickstart registrations for interested employers to be opened in August 2020
A Plan For Jobs
The Chancellor of the Exchequer set out a Plan for Jobs to Parliament on 8 July 2020. This is the … Continue reading A Plan For Jobs
Find out more about the Job Retention Bonus Scheme
8th July 2020 Dear @PAYadvice, Today the Chancellor announced the introduction of the Job Retention Bonus. This is a one-off … Continue reading Find out more about the Job Retention Bonus Scheme
#PlanForJobs
The U.K. governments #PlanForJobs is aimed at getting Britain working towards economic recovery as we overcome the effects of the … Continue reading #PlanForJobs
Rishi’s Plan for Jobs will help Britain bounce back
Delivering his Summer Economic Update in Parliament, the Chancellor announced a package of measures to support jobs in every part … Continue reading Rishi’s Plan for Jobs will help Britain bounce back
Apprenticeships and social mobility
New Report finds that the apprenticeship system is failing people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Workers from disadvantaged backgrounds are being left … Continue reading Apprenticeships and social mobility
#COVID19 Have apprentices and want to understand the impact? #coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-apprenticeship-programme-response The government have issued guidance for employers in relationship to apprenticeships affected by COVID19-19. Guidance is available for changes … Continue reading #COVID19 Have apprentices and want to understand the impact? #coronavirus