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50,000 more young people to benefit from apprenticeships as Government unveils new skills reforms to get Britain working
The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, with thousands more young people expected to benefit over the next three years.
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Almost a million young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package.
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Fraudsters face tougher action as Government gains new powers to tackle benefit fraud
Benefit cheats, fraudsters and debtors who can afford to repay but refuse will have money taken directly from their bank accounts or lose their driver’s licence under tough new laws approved today.
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Government to accept key recommendations of Sayce review on Carer’s Allowance
Unpaid carers will have their Carer’s Allowance earnings related overpayments reviewed and potentially cancelled or repaid, following an independent review that found unclear guidance left people facing unexpected debts.
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Employers join forces with government to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working
More than 60 major and many small employers are joining forces with government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is pushing people out of work and holding back growth.
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Businesses missing out on specialist JCP recruitment support worth thousands
UK businesses are being offered no-fee specialist recruitment support to fill vacancies as the full rollout of a national campaign launches today (Monday 3 November) targeted at key sectors.
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