Government set to unlock thousands of jobs in Greater Cambridge
Government plans could see thousands of jobs delivered, with up to £400m already allocated to support development in Cambridge and surrounding areas.
Regions urged to bid for creative industries funding as Government targets jobs growth
Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray used a visit to Liverpool to promote the next round of the Creative Clusters programme, part of a wider Government commitment of at least £500m.
Mayor of London launches rent-capped homes scheme for key workers
The scheme is set to provide long-term rental options for workers like teachers, nurses, carers and bus drivers, offering rents below private market rates.
Charnwood Local Plan sets out locations for new homes and jobs
Councillor Birgitta Worrall said: “The Government is clear that homes need to be built and land provided for employment and jobs creation."
FMB calls for clarity on Scottish construction sector after Budget statement
Gordon Nelson, director at FMB Scotland, said: “With a shortfall of 100,000 homes and ambitious net zero targets, we urgently need to boost our building industry."
New Defence Housing Service to overhaul military housing as Armed Forces Bill is introduced
The legislation forms part of a broader package of reforms aimed at improving conditions, support and retention across the armed forces as the Government seeks to modernise defence infrastructure and policy.
Government drops plans for mandatory digital IDs for right to work checks
The move comes after concerns were raised about privacy and data protection linked to a centralised digital ID system.
BMA welcomes graduate prioritisation bill, but warns job crisis remains
Responding to the UK Government’s Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill, Dr Jack Fletcher, chair of the UK Resident Doctors Committee, said the move marked progress but did not address the lack of available posts across the NHS.
Government launches drive to recruit thousands of new magistrates in 2026
Ministers want to boost the magistracy by a further 2,000 within the next financial year.
Resident doctors in England call for renewed talks as strikes conclude
BMA Resident Doctors Committee chair Dr Jack Fletcher said the priority must be tackling the jobs crisis facing doctors and securing a credible path to restoring pay.
Unite urges Government to end defence investment delays and protect jobs
The union said uncertainty over key procurement decisions is leaving workers and employers in limbo.
New VAWG strategy to expand specialist policing workforce
Under the reforms, specialist investigators with dedicated training will replace more generalist approaches,
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