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Thousands attend Wales’ first Youth Jobs Fair
The jobs fair, organised as part of the Government’s Youth Guarantee scheme, brought together more than 40 employers and training providers.
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Government expands apprenticeship funding as PM targets youth employment
The plans include fully funding apprenticeship training costs for eligible under-25s at smaller businesses from August by removing the existing 5% co-investment requirement.
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NEU to ballot teachers and support staff over strike action
The union’s national executive confirmed the decision on Saturday, 9th May, with ballots for staff in state-maintained schools set to open on 3rd October and close on 15th December.
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Government launches rail innovation funding to support jobs and skills growth
Delivered in partnership with Innovate UK, the competition will back new technologies aimed at modernising Britain’s railways ahead of the creation of Great British Railways.
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BMA warns advanced practitioner deployment risks patient safety
81% of doctors said the way advanced practitioners currently work in the NHS is a risk to patient safety.
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Public backs more support for young people as youth joblessness reaches 16%
Opinium and British Retail Consortium found that younger unemployed people were the group most in need additional Government support.
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The King’s Awards for Enterprise celebrates 60 years with new Young Founder category
A total of 186 businesses from across the UK and Channel Islands received awards this year.
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Pension Schemes Bill passes as detailed consultation phase begins
These consultations will focus on areas like Value for Money, consolidation, decumulation, and endgame options.
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Government to fund 2,000 new nursing apprenticeships
A further 2,000 young people from deprived areas will get support to apply for medical courses, with £2.3m of funding.
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Government launches consultation to stop NDAs silencing victims of workplace abuse
Kate Dearden said: “These changes will ensure no one has to suffer in silence and give workers confidence that inappropriate behaviour will be dealt with.”
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Disabled benefit claimants given ‘right to try work’ without losing support under new law
The move aims to address a key barrier, as 37% of disabled people and those with health conditions want to work but are held back by fears of losing financial support.
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£50m defence deal to boost jobs and innovation in Plymouth and South West
The Plymouth Defence Growth Deal is expected to create hundreds of skilled jobs while reinforcing the region’s position as a centre for maritime autonomy.