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‘Hidden army of talent’ among Britons on benefits could plug labour market gaps

Out-of-work Britons are to be offered places on “skills bootcamps” as part of a Government bid to plug gaps in the labour market which were previously filled by overseas workers. Benefits claimants will be given training for roles in key sectors ...

21 May 2024 at 13:55

Rishi Sunak told to trigger general election if inflation target not met

Rishi Sunak has faced calls to trigger a general election if he fails to hit his inflation reduction target. The Prime Minister was described in the Commons as “literally the worst person” to be leading the country through a cost-of-living ...

28 Jun 2023 at 13:20

UK unemployment rate jumps by more than expected amid cooling jobs market

UK unemployment rate jumps by more than expected in cooling jobs market

Britain’s unemployment rate has risen by more than expected and earnings growth has eased back once again in the latest sign that economic uncertainty is affecting the UK jobs market. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the ...

19 Apr 2024 at 10:18

Depression and anxiety sufferers ‘to lose sickness benefits in welfare reforms’

People suffering from depression or anxiety could lose access to sickness benefits as part of the Government’s major welfare reforms, the Work and Pensions Secretary has said. Mel Stride is set to announce plans to overhaul the way ...

29 Apr 2024 at 14:21

Gov refuses to say which conditions no longer qualify for benefits under reforms

The Work and Pensions Secretary has refused to set out which health conditions will no longer result in access to sickness benefits, as part of the Government’s major welfare reforms. In a statement to the Commons, Mel Stride set ...

29 Apr 2024 at 18:33

Record number of children in poverty branded ‘an outrage’

The number of children living in poverty across the UK has hit a record high, with campaigners saying they are being failed and forgotten. There were an estimated 4.33 million children in households in relative low income after ...

21 Mar 2024 at 17:01

Minister under fire for defending use of food banks ‘to help with expenditure’

A minister has come under fire for suggesting that the reason there is an increased number of food banks is because fuel and energy costs are fixed while food expenditure can be supported by charity. During an opposition day ...

08 Feb 2022 at 18:55

Government urged to write off majority of carer’s allowance debts immediately

Debts unwittingly racked up by carers due to overpayments of their allowance should be written off immediately, the Government has been urged as it announced a review into the issue. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall ...

16 Oct 2024 at 15:01

Fact check: New bill suggests benefits cheats could face driving ban

Claims have circulated on social media about the forthcoming Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill. One stated that: “Labour will take the driving licences off those on benefits who have no job, no income ...

24 Jan 2025 at 11:21

Starmer promises action to end ‘shockingly easy’ access to knives online

Online retailers will be forced to put in place tougher checks to stop youngsters buying knives after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said it is “shockingly easy” for children to buy blades. Southport murderer Axel ...

22 Jan 2025 at 12:42

Jobcentre vans to visit football clubs and retail parks to drive down unemployment

Jobcentre vans will park up outside football matches, mosques and in retail parks across areas with high unemployment, as part of a drive to reduce the number of people out of work. The vans, dubbed mobile ...

10 Feb 2025 at 22:00

UK Government accused of ‘disrespect for devolution’ over welfare cuts

UK Government ministers have been accused of showing a “disrespect” for devolution over the cuts to benefits announced on Tuesday. Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville – who controls ...

19 Mar 2025 at 09:47

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