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Hundreds more schools to save on bills as government solar drive slashes millions off energy costs

Hundreds more schools to save on bills as government solar drive slashes millions off energy costs

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

First wave of schools to get government-funded solar will save £220 million on their bills to reinvest in children’s education....

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Young people in Port Talbot in line for up to £5m boost in jobs

Young people in Port Talbot in line for up to £5m boost in jobs

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Welsh Secretary today announces a new skills initiative in Port Talbot designed to help local young people into careers in well-paid local job opportu...

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Private security regulator removes recognition of awarding body

Private security regulator removes recognition of awarding body

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has given notice to the British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body (BIIAB) to terminate their recognition agr...

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Record £26 billion investment to transform UK naval bases' docking facilities and waterfront infrastructure

Record £26 billion investment to transform UK naval bases' docking facilities and waterfront infrastructure

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

MOD is investing £26 billion over ten years to modernise HMNB Clyde, HMNB Devonport and HMNB Portsmouth....

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Skills plans to train local people for local jobs

Skills plans to train local people for local jobs

Friday, 10 July 2026

New plans published today will make sure local training equips people with skills needed by local employers....

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UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments

UK life sciences attracts £3bn investment, creating jobs and faster patient treatments

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Life Sciences sector attracts over £3 billion in new public-private investment in 12 months, reflecting international confidence in UK science and inn...

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Education Secretary's speech at Ruskin College

Education Secretary's speech at Ruskin College

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's speech at Ruskin College. ...

Crackdown on profiteers through children’s social care shake up

Crackdown on profiteers through children’s social care shake up

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Expansion of dynamic new model for children’s social care, cracking down on profiteering and more local support for foster carers and children in care...

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Government to cut costs for parents ahead of new school year

Government to cut costs for parents ahead of new school year

Monday, 06 July 2026

From September, 1,400 more schools get free breakfast clubs, branded uniform costs are capped, saving families up to £1,000 a year on school costs....

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Sellafield secures top two ranking for apprenticeships

Sellafield secures top two ranking for apprenticeships

Friday, 03 July 2026

Sellafield Ltd has been named England's second highest-ranked apprenticeship employer in the HIGHERiN Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026 ranking....

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BAE Systems tops the DWP's latest apprenticeships rankings as leading employers named

BAE Systems tops the DWP's latest apprenticeships rankings as leading employers named

Friday, 03 July 2026

Top ranking apprenticeship employers have been revealed after the publication of the new leaderboard – with BAE Systems topping the list for 2026. ...

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Martyn Oliver's keynote speech at the Festival of Education

Martyn Oliver's keynote speech at the Festival of Education

Friday, 03 July 2026

Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, spoke at the 2026 Festival of Education in Berkshire....

Government apologises for historic forced adoption practices

Government apologises for historic forced adoption practices

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Apology comes with £4 million package of support which includes easier access to adoption records...

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Early evidence suggests the LAP is steering children away from custody

Early evidence suggests the LAP is steering children away from custody

Thursday, 02 July 2026

A new independent evaluation report found promising early evidence that the London Accommodation Pathfinder (LAP) has a lower recorded reoffending rat...

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Councils supported to identify and support vulnerable teenagers

Councils supported to identify and support vulnerable teenagers

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

New data reveals 32,100 “Phantom NEETS” are being left to drift without help, with up to half of 16 and 17-year-olds unaccounted for in one area. ...

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Teachers to benefit from multi year pay deal

Teachers to benefit from multi year pay deal

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

School teachers to see pay boosted over the next 2 years, as part of 17% increase since the general election, backed by significant additional investm...

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Brighton’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair sees hundreds of young people connect with local employers

Brighton’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair sees hundreds of young people connect with local employers

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

More than 650 young people from across Brighton and the wider local area descended on the world-famous Brighton Centre to meet with some of the region...

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PM remarks to hospitality leaders: 29 June 2026

PM remarks to hospitality leaders: 29 June 2026

Monday, 29 June 2026

The Prime Minister's remarks from a roundtable with hospitality leaders this morning. ...

Prime Minister meets hospitality leaders to boost opportunities for young people

Prime Minister meets hospitality leaders to boost opportunities for young people

Monday, 29 June 2026

The Prime Minister hosted a roundtable discussion this morning with hospitality organisations....

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Funding for businesses who give youngsters a chance as Government ramps up youth jobs drive

Funding for businesses who give youngsters a chance as Government ramps up youth jobs drive

Monday, 29 June 2026

Businesses who take on jobless youngsters will be offered thousands of pounds in the latest boost to youth employment support....

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New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

Sunday, 28 June 2026

£47 million new government funding to protect and improve peat will reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery and boost rural economy...

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‘Choose carefully’: new data shows degree choice drives earnings

‘Choose carefully’: new data shows degree choice drives earnings

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Graduates earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than non-graduate counterparts, but returns vary by degree subject....

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Young people with SEND to benefit from new guidance on inclusion

Young people with SEND to benefit from new guidance on inclusion

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Government launches first of its kind guidance on creating dedicated teaching and support spaces for children with SEND....

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Safer nurseries with 3,000 more surprise Ofsted visits

Safer nurseries with 3,000 more surprise Ofsted visits

Monday, 22 June 2026

New investment in early years safeguarding to deliver 3,000 more surprise Ofsted nursery visits, tougher checks and faster action to keep children saf...

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New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

Monday, 22 June 2026

Government promises to deliver a “new deal for young people” with real opportunities to work and renewed social contract where hard work pays off...

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£4,500 bonus to attract graduate teachers to deprived nurseries

£4,500 bonus to attract graduate teachers to deprived nurseries

Thursday, 18 June 2026

New push to get qualified nursery teachers into England's most deprived communities so nurseries can offer more childcare places, helping families sav...

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Local areas prepare new Experts at Hand teams

Local areas prepare new Experts at Hand teams

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Local areas to begin increasing access to speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists from September 2026....

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Almost 180 more Youth Hubs to help young people build skills and find jobs

Almost 180 more Youth Hubs to help young people build skills and find jobs

Monday, 15 June 2026

Thousands of young people across Great Britain will benefit from access to expanded employment and wrap-around support services as the locations of al...

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UK to roll out Dutch style employment support across Britain

UK to roll out Dutch style employment support across Britain

Friday, 12 June 2026

Young Brits are set to benefit from Dutch style employment support as the Government steps up localised support to tackle rising NEET numbers....

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Inspection materials updated ahead of September 2026

Inspection materials updated ahead of September 2026

Friday, 12 June 2026

Ofsted has today published the first of our annual updates to the education inspection toolkits and operating guides....

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