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Updates on the independent review of the role of employers in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.
Background Britain faces an urgent economic inactivity crisis driven in…
BSL video Keep Britain Working review – March 2026 update (BSL)
Audio video Keep Britain Working review – March 2026 update (audio)
Over 20 million workers are set to get more from every pound they save towards retirement thanks to the passing into law of historic pensions legislation today, Wednesday 29 April 2026.
Young people across the United Kingdom are set to benefit after McDonald’s becomes the latest major employer to support the Government’s Youth Guarantee and launches the biggest work experience programme in the country.
The Department for Work and Pensions has today announced the appointment of Emma Douglas as the new Chair of The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
Over 12 million pensioners will see their State Pension rise by up to £575 from Monday (6 April), as both the basic and new State Pensions increase by 4.8% under the Triple Lock guarantee.
The number of employers and mayoral authorities committed to tackling one of the biggest issues facing the labour market has more than doubled since the publication of the Keep Britain Working Review in November 2025.
Young people are set to benefit from expanded employment support through a further 80 new Youth Hubs as the Government continues to provide opportunity across the country.
Young people in Wales are set to benefit from expanded employment support through a further 12 new Youth Hubs as the Government continues to provide opportunity across the country.
The most significant overhaul of the regulation of medical professionals since 1983 will be set out in a consultation on the General Medical Council Order.
New board features members from a range of backgrounds and will advise ministers on the strategy and direction of the Fair Work Agency.
389 employers from across the UK named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers.
A major youth employment drive backed by £1 billion will help create 200,000 jobs for young people, alongside the biggest transformation of apprenticeships in a decade.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP speech announcing a further £1 billion investment in youth employment support and reforms to apprenticeships.
We're taking action to help families with the cost of living, here is what you need to know.
First Wales areas launch Connect to Work services as 16 more regions across England and Wales have funding confirmed
Jobseekers and those starting new jobs encouraged to download the HMRC app for essential job-related information.
Thousands of young people were brought together with employers today for the first ever jobs fair for the Youth Guarantee – the government’s scheme to help ensure young people are either earning or learning.
Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain – appearing outside leisure centres, supermarkets and even football stadiums.
People looking for a career in the Armed Forces will receive advice directly from military personnel in their local jobcentre, under new plans to boost military recruitment.
Young people across the country are to benefit from a clearer path into apprenticeships, as the Prime Minister vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week.
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