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Ukraine fighter jet deal to support 5,000 UK jobs, Government says
The deal, brokered by Sweden, will see 16 Gripen fighter jets gifted to Ukraine, while a further 20 aircraft will be purchased through an EU-backed support loan.
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Government lays out updated equality guidance following Supreme Court ruling
The updated draft Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations was laid in Parliament on 21st May by the Office for Equality and Opportunity.
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Senior civil servants to receive performance-related pay under new Government reforms
The Government published its response to recommendations from the independent Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) on pay for the Senior Civil Service (SCS) for 2026-27 on 21st May.
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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.