Education & Training
Government to merge CITB and ECITB into single training board
The move aims to make it easier for employers to get the workers they need and to improve workforce planning and productivity.
Department for Work and Pensions
Politics
Pat McFadden replaces Liz Kendall as Work and Pensions Secretary
McFadden was previously Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations.
Education & Training
Work coach shortage leads DWP to reduce support for Universal Credit claimants
To help manage the shortfall, the DWP has prioritised supporting claimants in the Intensive Work Search category, according to the NAO.
Lead Story
Pension participation booms under auto-enrolment but gaps remain
According to the DWP, the proportion of employees enrolled in a pension scheme has climbed from 53% in 2013–14 to 79% in 2023–24, an increase of 26%.
Featured
Thousands of carers receiving debt letters as review of Carer’s Allowance overpayments continues
Between May 2024 and February 2025, the number of outstanding Carer’s Allowance overpayment debts increased by over 9,000, with 143,922 people now affected.
News
Nearly two million people on Universal Credit lack job search support – DWP
Research found that the number of people in the LCWRA category rose to 1.8 million, almost quadrupling since the pandemic began.
News
Get Britain Working White Paper outlines measures to reach 80% employment target
The White Paper outlined reforms to employment support, backed by a £240m investment.
Featured
UK government launches consultation on Personal Independence Payment reform
Government seeks public input on reforming the Personal Independence Payment system to provide more tailored and effective support.
News
1,000 DWP security guards set to walk out in dispute over pay
Staff employed by G4S to work at the DWP job centre will walk out across the country over a series of dates from 7th May to 29th May.