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Home Office introduces new rules to sack police officers guilty of gross misconduct
The new rules will strengthen the ability of police chiefs to clean out their forces of officers unfit to serve.
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Minister pledges ‘seismic shift’ to improve professional standards across HM Prison and Probation Service
Immediate action will include establishing a new unit to investigate and better respond to allegations of internal bullying, harassment and discrimination.
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Government pledges greater growth for the coach sector ahead of National Coach Week
As part of efforts to tackle driver shortages and expand job opportunities for young people, the Government is currently reviewing consultation feedback on licence rules for 18-to-20-year-olds.
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Train driver age cut to 18, opening thousands of jobs to school leavers
The Government announced that thousands of jobs and apprenticeships will be made available to those between 18 and 20 years old as early as December 2025, offering experience and long-term career opportunities.
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Government aims to boost creative industries with UK-India cultural agreement
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy signed a new bilateral Cultural Cooperation Agreement with India’s Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
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Cyber attacks a “wake up call” for businesses – Pat McFadden
Recognising the impact such attacks have on working people as they go about their daily lives, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster will highlight moves to “bolster our national defences” including through the Cyber Security Bill.
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Government invests £8.2m to support young girls stepping into AI careers
The funding, part of the refreshed Advanced Maths Support Programme, will target support to thousands of pupils from 400 disadvantaged secondary schools.
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Employment Rights Bill risks undermining key worker protections, warns IER
The IER – a think tank supported by academics, lawyers and trade unions – warned that, in its present form, the bill leaves workers vulnerable.
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Jersey hits record 64,790 jobs as public sector employment surges
Of these, 54,910 were in the private sector and 9,880 in the public sector.
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Universal Credit change gives £420 boost to over a million households – DWP
Liz Kendall said: “We’re delivering meaningful change to ensure everyone has a fair chance, the support they need, and real hope for the future.”
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Thousands of green jobs to be created under Government home heating plan
The initiative includes a consultation to expand the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, while launching funding and skills programmes to grow the workforce for a low-carbon future.
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Government launches UK Resilience Academy to provide workers with emergency crisis training
The academy will run courses for 4,000 people each year, covering topics like business continuity, crowd management, and crisis communications.