Category: Plan To Make Work Pay

Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities

Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package. The funding will create 350,000 new workplace opportunities designed to support young people into employment. Hundreds of thousands more young people on Universal Credit to benefit from dedicated support. Guaranteed jobs scheme to … Continue reading Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities →

50,000 young people to benefit from apprenticeships

The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, with thousands more young people expected to benefit over the next three years. £725 million investment to deliver more apprenticeships for young people and help match skills training with local job opportunities. Young people to … Continue reading 50,000 young people to benefit from apprenticeships →

Future of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – April 2026

HM Revenue and Customs have published initial information as part of the June 2025 employer bulletin on changes that form part of the Plan to Make Work Pay, the Government is making changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Through the Employment Rights Bill, the government are strengthening SSP to make sure that all employees have access to from … Continue reading Future of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – April 2026 →