Thousands of parents to benefit from more work coach support
From today (24 July 2023), parents of children aged 1 and 2 on Universal Credit will start to benefit from meeting more frequently with work…
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DWP launches new Midlife MOT website
A new online Midlife MOT has been launched to help older workers with financial planning, health guidance, and to assess what their skills mean for…
Minister showcases UK’s disability action at UN conference in New York
The UK’s Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Tom Pursglove MP, set out his ambition to make the UK the most accessible place in…
Over 5,000 workers in East Anglia to benefit from Mid-Life MOT
More than 5,000 workers in East Anglia are set to benefit from a new government-backed scheme helping over 50s approaching retirement. Mid-Life MOTs were introduced…
DWP Minister praises ‘trailblazing’ Leominster Jobcentre
The Minister for Employment, Guy Opperman MP, has praised the ‘innovative’ work of Leominster Jobcentre during a visit to see the vital support they offer…
Over 200 Gloucester jobseekers introduced to new opportunities
The Minister for Employment opened a Jobs Fair last week (Thursday 23 March) that saw more than 200 older jobseekers introduced to potential new employment…
Government drive to help workers on Universal Credit boost prospects
Over 1.2 million low-income earners on Universal Credit can now tap into additional support to help secure promotions and higher wages. The support known as the…
Halfords Apprentices Get their Career into Gear
THE Minister for Employment Guy Opperman today visited Halfords in Orpington to meet some of the younger apprentices and hear about their ‘Retyrement plan’ designed…
Jobcentre Plus can help women begin career in science
Today marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to encouraging women to enter this thriving field. Jobcentres across Great Britain…
DWP Minister shines spotlight on Bolton man
A DWP Minister has praised the example set by a young man from Bolton who overcame homelessness and hardship to enter work. As part of…