Hundreds of prisoners are being encouraged to take jobs in the retail and logistics sector on release to plug skills … Continue reading Drive to fill vacancies with prison leavers
Drive to fill vacancies with prison leavers
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Mansion House speech
Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers his first Mansion House speech on the evening of Monday 10th July 2023. My Lord … Continue reading Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Mansion House speech
Boost for logistics sector to increase recruitment
Funding to raise the profile of logistics in schools and colleges will encourage talented young people to pursue a career … Continue reading Boost for logistics sector to increase recruitment
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s speech at Bloomberg
In his speech Friday 27th January 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out his vision for long-term prosperity in the UK. … Continue reading Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s speech at Bloomberg
Plan to build an innovative economy
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to build an innovative economy delivering more jobs and higher pay. In the short time … Continue reading Plan to build an innovative economy
Mini-budget imminent
Following the state funeral on Monday 19th September 2022, the government are expected to hold a fiscal event or mini … Continue reading Mini-budget imminent
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
Takeaway boss who abused Covid-19 support schemes banned for 7 years
Company wrongly claimed £50,000 support during the pandemic through Eat Out to Help Out and furlough schemes. Ifraz Nabi has … Continue reading Takeaway boss who abused Covid-19 support schemes banned for 7 years
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
Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
A new ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill will be brought forward by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to mark the two-year anniversary of … Continue reading Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
Help to Grow: Digital scheme – letter to FTSE 250 leaders
The Secretary of State for BEIS has written to FTSE 250 leaders about the newly launched Help to Grow: Digital … Continue reading Help to Grow: Digital scheme – letter to FTSE 250 leaders
Made in the UK, Sold to the World
The Department for International Trade (DIT) has published a 12-point plan to help UK businesses hit £1 trillion in exports. … Continue reading Made in the UK, Sold to the World
Furlough – the Ending credits of an epic
In early 2020, the world was introduced to the ‘furlough’ word as UK PLC closed down with 80% wages covered … Continue reading Furlough – the Ending credits of an epic
£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
Chancellor praises workers as Plan for Jobs enters next stage
Chancellor hails UK workforce as Government’s Plan for Jobs enters the next stage.As furlough winds down schemes such as the … Continue reading Chancellor praises workers as Plan for Jobs enters next stage
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 National Disability Strategy launched
More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are set to become reality for millions of disabled people in … Continue reading New National Disability Strategy launched
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
£375 million scheme to drive investment in innovative firms of the future opens for applications
£375 million Future Fund: Breakthrough opens for applications to help high-growth, R&D intensive companies bring game-changing technologies to marketThe government … Continue reading £375 million scheme to drive investment in innovative firms of the future opens for applications
Earnings and employment from Pay As You Earn Real Time Information, UK: June 2021
The ONS analyses of HMRC RTI data shows a recovery in both employment and wages; Early estimates for May 2021 … Continue reading Earnings and employment from Pay As You Earn Real Time Information, UK: June 2021
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
Specialist job coaches to help young people onto the jobs ladder
The recruitment is a further boost for the government’s Plan for Jobs, which aims to help people of all ages … Continue reading Specialist job coaches to help young people onto the jobs ladder
Work-based learning key to post-COVID-19 recovery – OU
A survey carried out by The Open University (OU) shows that employers have a renewed appetite for apprenticeships and work-based … Continue reading Work-based learning key to post-COVID-19 recovery – OU
Recovery Loan Scheme launches
A new government-backed loan scheme launched 6th April 2021 to provide additional finance to those businesses that need it. new … Continue reading Recovery Loan Scheme launches
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
Government writes open letter to businesses on Plan for Growth
Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks forward to a year of economic recovery at the second meeting of the Build Back … Continue reading Government writes open letter to businesses on Plan for Growth