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.
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.
Claude, the iconic albino alligator and mascot of the California Academy of Sciences, has died aged 30. The reptile brought joy to millions and will be deeply missed.
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.
Exclusive Home Office figures reveal over 1,000 Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) have been issued, offering victims robust safeguards. Discover the impact of this new tool.
Exclusive: TikTok's Ali Law tells Sky News how sophisticated AI now understands context better than humans, ensuring teen safety despite cutting 400+ moderator jobs. Read the full interview.
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.
A British father living off-grid in Italy expresses shock after authorities remove his three children following a poisonous mushroom incident. Read the full story of this controversial case.
Former child actors from BBC's 1988 Narnia adaptation reveal they were warned about Jimmy Savile's inappropriate behaviour during filming. Learn about the shocking revelations and BBC's response.
A far-right group plans to protest English classes for asylum seekers at Dalmarnock Primary School. Glasgow Council condemns the 'misinformation' and 'racism'. Read the full story.
Greece launches pioneering AI education programme with OpenAI, training teachers in ChatGPT while students voice soul-searching concerns about machine learning in classrooms.
Veterinary expert Martin Knight advises limiting fruit in pet tortoise diets. Discover proper feeding guidelines and essential care tips for reptile health.
Rodeo is transforming as bull riding embraces sports science. Discover how modern training methods are revolutionising this traditional sport while preserving its rugged heritage.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall urges Ofcom to fully implement Online Safety Act amid concerns about AI chatbots and child protection delays. Public trust at stake.
Southwark Council paid a £125,000 settlement after unlawfully imprisoning an autistic man in his flat for eight years. His mother says she was 'ignored, dismissed, and gaslit'.
Lac Rouge in Quebec has completely drained, with experts pointing to wildfire damage and logging as contributing factors. Discover how forest protection matters.
Opposition leader Sussan Ley says the Coalition will support Labour's rewritten Environment Protection Act if 'sensible amendments' are accepted. Read the latest on the political negotiations.
Master your UK consumer rights for returning items. Learn about cooling-off periods, faulty goods claims, and legal protections. Never get fobbed off again!
The European Commission faces criticism over plans to streamline GDPR and delay AI Act implementation, aiming to save businesses €5bn by 2029. Read the full analysis.
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.