New benefit for young people starting work in Scotland
A new benefit to support 16 to 24-year-olds into work if they have been unemployed for six months will open for applications...
Monday, 17 August 2020 12:44
TUC sends open invitation to virtual conference
On the mornings of Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 September, trade union members from across the UK will discuss the huge impact of coronavirus on working lives...
Monday, 17 August 2020 11:55
Call for evidence: Second Annual Inspection of ‘Adults at Risk’ in immigration detention
The Independent Chief Inspector is inviting anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office’s treatment of vulnerable individuals in immigration detention...
Monday, 17 August 2020 11:51
Hancock writes to NHS staff and calls for evidence on reducing bureaucracy
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock thanks the NHS workforce, sets out lessons learned through the coronavirus response and invites contributions...
Monday, 17 August 2020 11:34
Ofsted to visit local authorities and children’s social care providers
Ofsted is to visit local authorities and children’s social care providers from September. The visits will provide assurance that vulnerable children are getting the help...
Monday, 17 August 2020 09:43
UK launches £3 million Innovation Challenge Fund in India
The UK government has launched a £3 million Innovation Challenge Fund to support scientists in academia and industry...
Monday, 17 August 2020 09:40
Whisky goes green thanks to UK government funding
Whisky and spirit lovers the world over will soon be able to enjoy their favourite tipple in the knowledge that they are helping to cut carbon emissions...
Monday, 17 August 2020 09:39
Millions of self employed to benefit from second stage of support scheme
Millions of self-employed people whose livelihoods have been affected by coronavirus will be able to claim a second payment of up to £6,570 from today...
Monday, 17 August 2020 00:01
Multi-million programme to boost pupil and teacher wellbeing in response to Covid-19
Schools and colleges will benefit from a new multi-million training programme run by mental health experts, to help improve how they respond...
Monday, 17 August 2020 00:01
Public encouraged to register for Covid-19 vaccine trials as 100,000 already sign up
Over 100,000 people have volunteered to take part in Covid-19 vaccine trials, helping to speed up efforts to discover a safe and effective vaccine...
Monday, 17 August 2020 00:01