Asylum seekers in Croydon are learning vital construction skills to gain employment and leave temporary hotel accommodation. A local initiative provides training and qualifications, fostering integration and hope.
The UK government unveils its new paid military gap year scheme for under-25s, aiming to boost defence recruitment amid rising global threats. Discover the details and how it works.
A community workshop in Mitcham is helping asylum seekers escape hotel isolation by teaching construction skills and offering a path to employment. Discover how this initiative is building futures.
Scarlett Moffatt's flawless Cha Cha won the Strictly Christmas Special, but her dance training highlights the abuse faced by trained celebrities on the main series. Discover the debate.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe calls for clarity on the club's long-term stadium and training ground projects, admitting he likely won't be in charge to see them completed. Read his full statement.
Security firms warn of a sharp rise in organised thefts from UK building sites, with tools and plant equipment targeted. The industry faces a £100m annual bill as the Christmas shutdown looms.
Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken has been found dead in Italy. The 27-year-old was at a pre-Winter Olympics training camp. Read the full story.
Magic Circle law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer introduces a new resilience programme for its Gen Z trainees, aiming to equip them with tools to manage workplace pressures and improve mental wellbeing. Discover how the legal sector is adapting.
Lloyds Bank reports a 10-point rise in business confidence by end-2025, with construction sector optimism hitting a yearly high. Discover the mixed economic signals and hiring trends.
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
The US military will cease shooting live pigs and goats for battlefield medic training, replacing it with advanced simulators. Discover the details of this policy shift championed by animal rights advocates.
New research reveals a stark warning for UK accountants: technical prowess alone won't secure career advancement. Discover why communication and leadership are now non-negotiable.
Kensington and Chelsea Council greenlights 274-home Lots Road South scheme, including 118 affordable homes, amid resident concerns over two decades of building works.
Saudi Arabia's ambitious 2034 World Cup stadium projects are experiencing delays and cost-cutting, with architects asked to redesign expensive plans. Read the latest on the budget pressures.
A new £20m government strategy aims to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. Teachers will be trained to identify and challenge misogynistic attitudes in schools.
A new £20m government strategy aims to halve violence against women and girls. Teachers will be trained to spot early signs of misogyny and teach about healthy relationships.
The government unveils a £20m package to train teachers in identifying early signs of misogyny and teaching healthy relationships, aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay and training posts, as letters reveal a growing rift with consultants and concerns over the NHS's future. Read the full analysis.
The UK is set to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ education and training scheme in 2027-28, securing a 30% discount. Discover how students and apprentices can benefit.
Westminster City Council continued to contract a financially unstable builder, Geoffrey Osborne, which later collapsed, leaving homes unfinished and costing taxpayers an extra £27.5m. Discover the full investigation.
Two London men face terrorism charges for allegedly attending a Hezbollah training camp in Lebanon. Read the latest on the investigation and court proceedings.
Ten years on from its proposal, we walk the route of the HS2 high-speed rail line to uncover the real impact on communities, landscapes, and the project's spiralling budget. Discover the stories behind the world's most expensive railway.
Police allege the Bondi Beach attackers travelled to the Philippines for training before the ISIS-inspired shooting that killed 16. Read the latest investigation details.
Resident doctors in England will strike after rejecting the government's offer, citing a critical jobs crisis and real-terms pay cuts. Read why they demand respect and action.
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.
A family's dog struggles at obedience school, excelling only in prolonged eye contact. The new training whistle just adds to its long list of fears. Discover the hilarious beach test of its questionable skills.
Tribute to Glenys Thomas, a Birmingham-based social work educator and activist who dedicated her life to challenging injustice, from Algeria's refugee camps to Greenham Common.
New DfE figures reveal an 11% surge in teacher trainees, with STEM subjects exceeding recruitment goals for the first time this decade. Discover the data and expert analysis.
UK construction activity contracted at its fastest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Experts suggest budget uncertainty skewed the data. Read the full analysis.
New data reveals a severe slump in UK construction, with the PMI hitting 39.4. This rapid decline poses a major challenge to Labour's 1.5m homes target. Read the full analysis.