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Adults locked out of learning to access education with new reform

Adults locked out of learning to access education with new reform

Friday, 15 May 2026

Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses, with applications opening this September....

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Windrush celebrations backed with £500,000 for communities

Windrush celebrations backed with £500,000 for communities

Friday, 15 May 2026

Activities will place communities at the heart of Windrush Day 2026 as nation continues to celebrate and commemorate the Windrush generation...

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Cardiff's biggest ever jobs fair sees thousands of young people connect with local employers 

Cardiff's biggest ever jobs fair sees thousands of young people connect with local employers 

Friday, 15 May 2026

Wider youth employment support, backed by £2.5 billion which will ensure every young person is able to earn or learn. ...

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Government to transform mental health care with new strategy

Government to transform mental health care with new strategy

Friday, 15 May 2026

New mental health strategy will transform care in England and drive shift from crisis intervention to preventative care....

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Families spared time and money during separation thanks to Government action

Families spared time and money during separation thanks to Government action

Friday, 15 May 2026

Measures will help separating families save cash and settle childcare issues more easily....

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Millions to get faster, easier access to government support with new AI tool

Millions to get faster, easier access to government support with new AI tool

Thursday, 14 May 2026

GOV.UK Chat is now available in the GOV.UK app – a new AI tool that lets people ask questions in plain language and get clear, reliable answers insta...

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New findings highlight importance of prevention, inclusion and early intervention

New findings highlight importance of prevention, inclusion and early intervention

Thursday, 14 May 2026

The YJB response to the Ministry of Justice's (MOJ) 'patterns of education, social care and youth offending' statistics....

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NRS socio economic funding supports 129 UK community projects

NRS socio economic funding supports 129 UK community projects

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Almost £2 million was invested by NRS last year in socio-economic initiatives, supporting good causes in communities local to its 14 decommissioning s...

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Labour Markets Evaluation and Pilots (LMEP) Fund: funded projects

Labour Markets Evaluation and Pilots (LMEP) Fund: funded projects

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Details of the pilots and evaluations funded by HM Treasury’s Labour Markets Evaluation and Pilots (LMEP) Fund....

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£12.4 million boost to modernise foster care

£12.4 million boost to modernise foster care

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

New fund aims to make fostering more accessible and support more people to become carers, as part of wider drive to create 10,000 new foster places....

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King's Speech to build a stronger and fairer Britain

King's Speech to build a stronger and fairer Britain

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The King’s Speech – the second under this government – is expected to unveil over 35 bills and draft bills facing up to the big challenges our country...

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North East AI drive to boost local skills and business growth opportunities

North East AI drive to boost local skills and business growth opportunities

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Primary school children and teachers set to gain AI and digital skills as North East AI Growth Zone Taskforce meets to drive local opportunity...

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PM vows to tear up “status quo” that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

PM vows to tear up “status quo” that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

Monday, 11 May 2026

The Prime Minister will meet with apprentices to underline the Government’s drive to overhaul the apprenticeship system, break down barriers to opport...

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The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments

The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments

Monday, 11 May 2026

The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended the terms of John Mothersole and...

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UK targets hostile and heinous Russian activity with latest sanctions

UK targets hostile and heinous Russian activity with latest sanctions

Monday, 11 May 2026

The UK is exposing and taking action against Russia’s hostile and heinous activity at every level, from its systematic campaign to forcibly deport and...

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New missions to transform childhoods of most disadvantaged

New missions to transform childhoods of most disadvantaged

Saturday, 09 May 2026

New education missions launched to open doors for children in the most under-served communities...

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New national collaboration space to strengthen youth justice policing

New national collaboration space to strengthen youth justice policing

Friday, 08 May 2026

Basecamp: Diversion and Youth Justice Policing is a dedicated secure platform for real-time collaboration, problem-solving and shared learning across ...

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Historic protections for renters in action across England

Historic protections for renters in action across England

Thursday, 30 April 2026

The most historic changes to private renting in England now give 11 million tenants landmark new rights and protections that will transform their expe...

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Biggest shake up in decades to tackle local crime

Biggest shake up in decades to tackle local crime

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Biggest crime-fighting shake up in decades as police gain new powers to tackle local crime as the landmark Crime and Policing Bill receives Royal Asse...

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Families to save up to £1,000 as children’s reforms become law

Families to save up to £1,000 as children’s reforms become law

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Cost-of-living measures become law, including free breakfast clubs, expanded free school meals and limits of branded uniforms ...

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Key target hit with 8,500 extra mental health workers in the NHS

Key target hit with 8,500 extra mental health workers in the NHS

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Thousands more therapists, psychiatrists and mental health nurses are working in the health service....

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Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law

Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

The next generation will be smoke-free as Tobacco and Vapes Bill is granted Royal Assent....

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Call for evidence into antisemitism in schools and colleges

Call for evidence into antisemitism in schools and colleges

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Government-commissioned independent review launches call for evidence as part wider government commitment to strengthen social cohesion and tackle pre...

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PM speech at USDAW conference: 27 April 2026

PM speech at USDAW conference: 27 April 2026

Monday, 27 April 2026

The Prime Minister's speech at USDAW conference 2026....

McDonald’s is supporting the government's drive to get young people earning or learning

McDonald’s is supporting the government's drive to get young people earning or learning

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Young people across the United Kingdom are set to benefit after McDonald’s becomes the latest major employer to support the Government’s Youth Guarant...

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Economic Secretary on a drive to help young people find their Child Trust Funds

Economic Secretary on a drive to help young people find their Child Trust Funds

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Government boosts efforts to help young people find their Child Trust Funds...

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Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in Dorset

Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in Dorset

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Antibiotics and MenB vaccination to be offered to young people in areas of Dorset following 3 cases of invasive meningococcal disease....

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Poll reveals public’s most iconic trade marks as register turns 150

Poll reveals public’s most iconic trade marks as register turns 150

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

From chocolate bars to famous cars, and the mark where it all began – Britain crowns its best loved trade marks....

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New powers to protect vital free speech at universities

New powers to protect vital free speech at universities

Monday, 20 April 2026

New complaints scheme introduced by the Education Secretary for the next academic year to raise concerns about suppression of freedom of speech....

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Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Early Years Alliance Connect Roadshow

Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Early Years Alliance Connect Roadshow

Friday, 17 April 2026

Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, spoke at the Early Years Alliance's Connect Roadshow in London....

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