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Work and Pensions committee inquiry into Disability employment gap: Transcript from Jan 20

The Work and Pensions committee are investigating the gap between the employment rates of disabled and non-disabled people and how the Department for Work and Pensions can better support disabled people in the labour market...

Monday, 25 January 2021 10:17

Kickstart moves up a gear with over 120,000 jobs created so far and government making it even simpler for employers to join

More than 120,000 jobs for 16 to 24 year olds have now been created through the government’s flagship Kickstart Scheme, as ministers have urged more employers to get involved...

Monday, 25 January 2021 10:05

New Global Coalition launched to address impacts of Climate Change

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will launch the Adaptation Action Coalition, a new international coalition to tackle the impacts of climate change...

Monday, 25 January 2021 09:28

£30m injection for UK’s first uncrewed fighter aircraft

The UK’s first fleet of uncrewed fighter aircraft is one step closer to reality following a £30 million contract to design and manufacture a prototype in a three-year deal supporting more than 100 jobs in Belfast...

Monday, 25 January 2021 09:25

New Imperial study shows Mayor’s air quality policies will help increase life expectancy of children in London

A new study by researchers from Imperial College London’s Environmental Research Group, commissioned by City Hall...

Monday, 25 January 2021 08:44

“Fire and rehire” tactics have become widespread during pandemic – warns TUC

The TUC has today (Monday) warned that the controversial practice of “fire and re-hire” has become widespread during the Covid-19 pandemic...

Monday, 25 January 2021 00:01

New global coalition launched to address Impacts of climate change

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce a new international coalition to tackle the impacts of climate change...

Monday, 25 January 2021 00:01

Kickstart move up a gear with over 120,000 jobs created so far and government making it even simpler for employers to join

More than 120,000 jobs for 16-24 year olds have now been created through the Government’s flagship Kickstart Scheme, it can be revealed today...

Monday, 25 January 2021 00:01

Outfoxing the opposition: upstart supplier triumphs in Which?’s annual energy survey

Outfox the Market has knocked Octopus Energy off the top spot in Which?’s annual energy satisfaction survey, while the traditional industry giants languish at the bottom of the rankings yet again...

Monday, 25 January 2021 00:01

Young Employment Group co-chairs call for extension of Kickstart past December deadline

Ahead of the Chancellor’s announcement tomorrow regarding changes to the Kickstart scheme, the Co-Chairs of the Young Employment Group (YEG) highlight the importance...

Monday, 25 January 2021 00:01