Government unveils plan to boost jobs for nearly one million young people Young man working behind a bar

Almost one million young people will benefit from new learning and employment opportunities under a major £820 million funding package announced today...

Dan Benn Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:41
Trailblazer initiative to tackle economic inactivity extended Man in work at a house

A major initiative to tackle economic inactivity in York and North Yorkshire has been extended, with the Department for Work and Pensions confirming...

Dan Benn Tue, 11/11/2025 - 10:30
£338 million programme launched to support sick and disabled people into employment Disabled person working

The UK Government has announced a £338 million investment into the Connect to Work programme, aimed at helping over 85,000 people who are sick...

Dan Benn Thu, 09/04/2025 - 09:05
Mayor’s youth employment drive secures opportunities for young people across the region Young person working

Almost 13,000 work experience, training, and apprenticeship opportunities have been pledged by employers across the West Midlands, marking a major...

Dan Benn Wed, 08/06/2025 - 10:07
Youth Guarantee Scheme launched to tackle youth unemployment in Liverpool City Region The Liver and Cunard buildings in Liverpool

A major new initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment has been launched in the Liverpool City Region, as Mayor Steve Rotheram joined the Work...

Dan Benn Tue, 05/27/2025 - 10:27
Employment Hub Gets Major Funding Employment Hub

Leeds City Council is welcoming the announcement that it is set to receive £2.3million of funding to help more people find and maintain work.

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jonathand@cogn… Wed, 04/16/2025 - 08:37
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