Pensions & Retirement
Lords vote to scrap mandation power from Pension Schemes Bill
Matt Tickle, CIO at BW, said: “Saver outcomes must always come first, and this decision rightly preserves trustees' fiduciary duties."
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Government launches nursing care funding boost to support workforce and ease hospital pressure
Ministers said the increase will help strengthen community care provision and support staff working in nursing homes.
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Pension fraud taskforce welcomes Government’s new fraud disruption unit
The Pension Scams Action Group responded to the Home Office’s announcement of a new Online Crime Centre, unveiled on 9th March as part of the government’s updated Fraud Strategy.
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Spring Statement 2026: Reeves pledges to tackle NEETs and repair apprenticeship system
Rachel Reeves said: "I will set up more reforms to undo the Tory legacy of neglect and give young people the support and the opportunity that they deserve.”
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Most young workers already earn above youth minimum wage, TUC finds
The majority of young workers aged 18 to 20 are already paid above the youth minimum wage, prompting renewed calls to abolish the lower rate, according to analysis by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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."
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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.
Legal
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.