Government targets care for musculoskeletal conditions to reduce economic inactivity – DWP
This funding aims to develop new methods for treating MSK patients faster and supporting their return to work.
Government and Vestas reach agreement to repurpose wind blade factory, protect 300 jobs
The proposed plans for the factory were made possible in part because of the lifting of the ban on onshore wind.
New skills hubs to fast-track construction apprenticeships
32 Homebuilding Skills Hubs, scheduled to launch by 2028, will deliver fast-track training to local areas that need more housing.
Majority of unpaid carers say dedicated leave policies would help balance work and responsibilities – Carers UK
Unpaid carers provide care worth £184.3bn annually, nearly equivalent to the NHS budget of £189bn for 2021/22.
Work-related ill-health and injury cost Britain £14.5bn a year – Health & Safety Executive
Ill-health caused the biggest proportion of total costs at around 67% (£14.5 bn).
Start-up business fund launched for Port Talbot steelworkers
Steelworkers and their families in the Port Talbot area will be helped to start up new businesses with a new fund launched by the Government.
Workplace pensions set for boost following Mansion House Speech
Employees across the UK are set to benefit from a significant overhaul of workplace pensions.
Chancellor pledges work and welfare overhaul ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a £240m cash injection to accelerate the roll-out of local services to help people back into work and drive down inactivity.
Employment Rights Bill gets green light from MPs
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner introduced the second reading of the bill as “a lifelong, proud trade union member.”
Employment Rights Bill impact assessment cites “positive but small” direct potential for economic growth
The Impact Assessment showed that the package could “help to raise living standards across the country and create opportunities for all.”
Government confirms Seasonal Worker visas to boost farming sector stability
A package of measures to provide certainty and stability to farmers and growers in the poultry and sheep sectors was announced today.
Government to launch independent review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments
The review will focus on how and why overpayments were accrued, operational changes to minimise future overpayment risk and how the DWP can best support those with overpayments.
