Young people risk benefits in new £820m work scheme
Nearly a million young people on Universal Credit must engage with new intensive support or face sanctions. The £820m plan aims to tackle rising NEET figures. Read the full details.
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Youth on benefits face sanctions in new work scheme
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.
Dog School Failure: Pup Bottom of Class but a Star Gazer
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.
UK pushes for two-year EU youth mobility scheme by 2026
UK ministers are negotiating a time-limited youth mobility scheme with the EU, aiming for a deal by 2026. The plan would allow tens of thousands of young Britons and Europeans to live and work abroad.
Nature-friendly farming schemes hit by funding and contract issues
England's ambitious landscape recovery scheme faces low uptake as new contracts allow termination with just one year's notice and funding is slashed. Conservationists warn of a major step back for wildlife.
Why UK petrol prices remain high despite falling oil costs
UK drivers face stubbornly high fuel prices despite a drop in oil costs. We examine the clash between retailers and regulators, and when a new price transparency scheme might help.
Fintech CEO Questions UK's Private Share Trading Scheme
Tim Levene, CEO of Augmentum Fintech, voices significant concerns over the UK's proposed private share trading scheme, highlighting liquidity and valuation challenges for investors.
Obituary: Glenys Thomas, social work pioneer, dies at 87
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.
Prison population forecast revised to 2030
The prison population in England and Wales is now projected to reach 100,000 by March 2030, a year later than expected. New MoJ data cites policy changes and early releases easing the immediate crisis.
STEM teacher recruitment hits 107% of target in England
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.
NDIS plans to be computer-generated in major overhaul
Exclusive: The NDIS is set for a sweeping overhaul, with participants' support plans to be assessed by a computer. Advocates warn of a 'nightmare scenario' and ask: did we learn nothing from Robodebt?
HyperVerse Promoter Accuses Founder of $1.89bn Fraud
Key promoter Rodney Burton claims in US court he was duped by an 'elaborate deception' orchestrated by Australian Sam Lee in the alleged HyperVerse Ponzi scheme. Read the latest developments.
East Coast Gas Reserve Plan Expected Next Week
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
NDIS participants lose appeal rights on funding
Australians on the NDIS will have no independent avenue to challenge funding decisions under a new system, a Senate estimates hearing has been told. Learn the implications.
Knife Arches and Self-Defence Training for Probation Staff
Exclusive: Probation officers in England and Wales are to receive self-defence training, bodycams, and knife arches following two serious stabbings in Oxford and Preston offices. Read the full story.
NDIS Automation Puts Vulnerable Lives at Risk
Plans to automate NDIS funding decisions could mirror the robodebt disaster, threatening essential support for people with complex disabilities. Learn why human oversight is vital.
Motability cuts: Disabled hit by car ban and tax relief loss
New Motability changes will remove suitable vehicles and scrap £300m in tax reliefs, hitting disabled users' independence. Critics call the policy 'deeply cynical'.
Crossbench fury over Labour's 'undemocratic' FOI changes
Opposition and crossbench MPs slam the government's proposed Freedom of Information reforms, including new fees and extended response times, warning of a threat to democratic accountability.
Report: Reuse Schemes Could Eliminate Plastic Waste in 15 Years
A new report reveals that mandatory reuse and return systems could drastically cut plastic waste within 15 years. Discover how policy change can drive a circular economy.
Ex-EU Diplomat Mogherini Held in Fraud Investigation
Belgian police arrest former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and raid EU buildings in a major fraud investigation linked to diplomatic training funds. Read the full story.
London Bakery Shapes Next Generation of Chefs
Legendary London bakery Dusty Knuckle is transforming young lives in Haringey through a pizza-making course. Discover how 11 teens gained skills and confidence for future careers.
The Secretive Process of Joining a Government Board
An insider's look at the opaque and often baffling process of securing a seat on a UK government board. Discover the unspoken rules and hidden pathways to public appointments.
Guide to the DWP Motability Scheme: Eligibility & Updates
A complete guide to the UK's Motability scheme. Learn who is eligible, what benefits are included, and the latest changes announced in the Budget. Find out if you can lease a vehicle.
Life as an unpaid England amateur boxing champion
England amateur heavyweight champion Grace Buckle reveals the financial reality, intense training, and future ambitions of a top female boxer. Discover the truth behind the gloves.
Accenture calls 800,000 staff 'reinventors' in AI shift
Global consultancy Accenture has begun referring to its 800,000 employees as 'reinventors' as it sharpens its focus on artificial intelligence capabilities and warns staff to adapt. Read the full story.
Clean energy investment hits lowest level in almost a decade
Investors warn of 'deep structural issues' causing a slump in solar and wind farm investment, threatening Australia's 2030 renewable energy targets. Read the full analysis.
Trump grants clemency in $1.6bn fraud case
Donald Trump has granted clemency to David Gentile, a private equity executive convicted for a massive $1.6 billion fraud scheme. Discover the full story behind this controversial pardon.
Ryanair axes loyalty scheme over cost concerns
Ryanair has cancelled its Prime subscription service after eight months, citing unsustainable costs as customer discounts exceeded revenue. Find out what this means for existing members.
Insulation cuts risk 10,000 jobs and cold homes
Small retrofit firms demand extension to insulation scheme as cuts threaten 10,000 skilled jobs and leave low-income households facing winter without upgrades. Urgent action needed.
Man Utd Academy Faces Staff Exodus & Ratcliffe Criticism
Exclusive investigation reveals Manchester United's famed academy in turmoil with mass staff departures, infrastructure concerns, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's criticism of slipping standards.
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