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.
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.
Germany's parliament votes to reintroduce voluntary military service for 18-year-olds, sparking widespread youth protests. Discover why Gen Z is resisting and the geopolitical pressures behind the move.
Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn effective strategies for addressing problematic 'I'm not racist, but' statements. Expert advice on challenging racial bias while maintaining dialogue.
Golden retriever Polly wins Bark Hero Award after waking owner during husband's cardiac arrest. British Heart Foundation celebrates extraordinary lifesavers in emotional ceremony.
New research shows 25% of UK GPs now use AI tools like ChatGPT in clinical work, yet 95% lack professional training. Discover the risks and implications for patient care.
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha sparks injury concerns after missing Christmas lights event due to training accident. Latest updates on team fitness ahead of Everton clash.
Greece launches pioneering AI education programme with OpenAI, training teachers in ChatGPT while students voice soul-searching concerns about machine learning in classrooms.
Rodeo is transforming as bull riding embraces sports science. Discover how modern training methods are revolutionising this traditional sport while preserving its rugged heritage.
The European Commission unveils a 'military mobility' plan to create a 'military Schengen' zone, easing cross-border movement for armed forces to counter potential Russian aggression. Read the full strategy.
Parliamentary committee warns UK lacks credible defence funding plan as armed forces shrink to historic lows. Read the stark assessment of Britain's military readiness.
Photographer Claire Beckett documents the civilians and soldiers who simulate Afghan and Iraqi life to prepare US troops for deployment. Explore this unique training world.
Thirteen people killed in Israeli drone strike on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon. Israeli military claims targeting Hamas training compound. Read latest developments.
The Guardian has updated its terms and conditions with significant changes affecting AI training, user content licensing, and account management. Learn how these updates impact your digital rights and responsibilities.
Explosive Pentagon report reveals Trump's alleged politicisation of US military. Defence experts warn of constitutional crisis. Read the full investigation.
Experts warn of an 'urgent danger' as the Observations Group, linked to the Base and an accused Kremlin spy, offers online military training including drone warfare. Discover the security threat.
Analysis reveals how Trump is purging military leadership and creating a partisan armed forces. Learn how this threatens American democracy and military norms.
Discover how UK conservationists master handling deadly snakes like black mambas and king cobras to protect both reptiles and humans. Watch the training now.
Exclusive look at Metropolitan Police riot squad training in Gravesend. See how officers prepare for London protests with petrol bombs and crowd control tactics. Read the full story.
A devastating MOD survey reveals widespread sexual harassment in UK armed forces, with 1 in 4 women reporting abuse. Urgent action demanded.
Former US ambassador James Story warns military action against Venezuela now looks imminent as Trump deploys warships and aircraft carrier to Caribbean.