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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

More employers sign up to rapid testing to protect workforce

Dozens of public and private sector employers are now offering rapid testing to those without symptoms...

Sunday, 24 January 2021 09:19

CPS: A Coronavirus Hardship Payment should replace Universal Credit uplift

Reforms to the Universal Credit system could make it more generous post-Covid than it was going into the pandemic, and significantly better at rewarding work...

Sunday, 24 January 2021 00:01

Domestic Abuse Bill: Provisional second marshalled list of amendments for committee stage in the Lords as at Jan 22

Domestic Abuse Bill: Provisional second marshalled list of amendments for committee stage in the Lords as at Jan 22...

Saturday, 23 January 2021 14:27

Environment Bill: Amendments tabled for report stage in the Commons as at Jan 22

Environment Bill: Amendments tabled for report stage in the Commons as at Jan 22...

Saturday, 23 January 2021 14:26

Extra funding for organisations that steer women away from crime

38 organisations will receive almost £2 million in government funding so their vital work steering women away from crime can continue...

Saturday, 23 January 2021 11:29

UK to host G7 Summit in Cornwall

Prime Ministers and Presidents from the world’s leading democracies will come together in Cornwall in June to address shared challenges...

Saturday, 23 January 2021 11:26

Foreign Secretary sets out UK's unique offer to East African nations on visit to region

Visiting Kenya, Sudan and Ethiopia the Foreign Secretary signed new agreements on healthcare and climate change, saw how UK aid is helping...

Saturday, 23 January 2021 10:21