Agenda for Change staff to receive pay advance from April 2025 to meet new living wage rates
Starting 1st April 2025, employees in Agenda for Change pay bands 1 will receive an advance on the 2025/26 pay award.
Former John Lewis chair to lead ‘Keep Britain Working’ review
The review follows the launch of the Get Britain Working White Paper, and will be one part of the Government’s Plan for Change.
WPC launches inquiry to refocus Jobcentres on personalised employment support
The inquiry is the first in a series scrutinising proposals in the Government’s 'Get Britain Working' white-paper.
HMRC to recruit 5,000 tax inspectors in £6.5bn compliance push
HMRC is set to recruit 5,000 additional tax inspectors as part of a compliance drive aimed at narrowing the tax gap.
Pay Awards Drop to 3.3% in Final Quarter of 2024
New data from Brightmine revealed that pay rises for the three months to the end of December 2024 declined further to 3.3%.
Work and Pensions Committee launches inquiry into Jobcentre reform
A new inquiry by the Work and Pensions Committee will examine proposals for Jobcentre reform outlined in the Government's Get Britain Working white paper.
UKHospitality calls on the Government to delay NICs changes
UKHospitality is calling on the Government delay changes to employer NICS, as they could cost the hospitality industry £1bn.
Government to support workers with training for clean energy sector jobs
Local partners will receive funding to identify the skills support that is needed in their area to deliver clean power by 2030.
UNISON members write to MPs over NHS pay
UNISON is escalating its campaign for the Government to open talks on NHS pay.
Support for benefits claimants able to get back to work could make Government £10bn – House of Lords
Report found that the Government is now spending more on incapacity and disability benefits than on defence.
Great British Energy appoints start-up board to drive clean energy mission
Great British Energy has appointed five non-executive directors to its start-up board, marking a key step in its mission to drive clean energy projects across the UK and boost energy security under the Government's Plan for Change.
Government pledges £60m boost for creative industries to turbocharge growth
The Government plans work together with the sector to increase growth and investment.
