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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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Baroness Stuart’s term as Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC) Chair extended for five months

Baroness Stuart’s term as Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC) Chair extended for five months

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston was reappointed as Chair of the Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC) for a term of five months. ...

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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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Chancellor rallies retail banks behind her economic plan

Chancellor rallies retail banks behind her economic plan

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Rachel Reeves today brought together the CEOs of Barclays UK, Lloyds Banking Group, Santander UK, NatWest Group, Nationwide Building Society and HSBC ...

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Emma Douglas appointed new Chair of The Pensions Regulator? 

Emma Douglas appointed new Chair of The Pensions Regulator? 

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions has today announced the appointment of Emma Douglas as the new Chair of The Pensions Regulator (TPR).  ...

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UK fintech backed to embrace future payments technology

UK fintech backed to embrace future payments technology

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The UK’s payments sector is to be equipped for the future of rapid financial innovation through a new package announced today during Fintech Week in L...

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UK takes lead in protecting developing countries from debt crises

UK takes lead in protecting developing countries from debt crises

Friday, 17 April 2026

Developing countries will be able to respond faster to economic crises through new proposals developed by the London Coalition and driven by the UK go...

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Chancellor drives global push for ‘responsive and responsible’ international action in face of war

Chancellor drives global push for ‘responsive and responsible’ international action in face of war

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

The Chancellor has coordinated a joint statement with international counterparts calling for a co?ordinated response to the economic impacts of the Mi...

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Joint Statement from Finance Ministers on the Middle East: 15 April 2026

Joint Statement from Finance Ministers on the Middle East: 15 April 2026

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Joint statement from the Finance Ministers of the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Sweden, Netherlands, Finland, Spain, Norway, Republic of Ireland, ...

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Unpaid carers impacted by unclear guidance to have debts cancelled

Unpaid carers impacted by unclear guidance to have debts cancelled

Sunday, 12 April 2026

Tens of thousands of unpaid carers affected by confusing guidance on their earnings are set to have their debts reduced, cancelled, or refunded, in a ...

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Barriers to work removed for disabled benefit claimants as landmark legislation introduced

Barriers to work removed for disabled benefit claimants as landmark legislation introduced

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Disabled benefit claimants will be given the right to try work without the immediate fear of losing their benefits, with new legislation laid today (T...

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Britain’s innovators backed with around £100m of new investment

Britain’s innovators backed with around £100m of new investment

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

Entrepreneurs, start-ups and scale-ups are to receive a boost as a package to unlock private investment and double tax reliefs is brought into force....

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New Women’s Employment Ambassador role announced as millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive

New Women’s Employment Ambassador role announced as millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

Leading women’s health campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup has been appointed as the Government’s Women's Employment Ambassador, a newly crea...

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Thousands to be supported into work as government reforms welfare system

Thousands to be supported into work as government reforms welfare system

Sunday, 05 April 2026

Hundreds of thousands of sick or disabled people will be offered voluntary help towards employment as part of a package of measures coming into force ...

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Prime Minister: No matter the global uncertainty, I'm on the side of the British people

Prime Minister: No matter the global uncertainty, I'm on the side of the British people

Sunday, 05 April 2026

The Prime Minister has vowed to “always be on the side” of the British people as changes today help workers, pensioners, and families with the cost of...

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Over 12 million pensioners to receive £575 State Pension boost

Over 12 million pensioners to receive £575 State Pension boost

Saturday, 04 April 2026

Over 12 million pensioners will see their State Pension rise by up to £575 from Monday (6 April), as both the basic and new State Pensions increase by...

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Successful DWP campaign leads to closure of historical benefits

Successful DWP campaign leads to closure of historical benefits

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Two benefits designed decades ago will officially close today following the successful delivery of the Move to Universal Credit campaign by the Depart...

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Millions of families in line for Child Benefit rate increase

Millions of families in line for Child Benefit rate increase

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Families claiming Child Benefit will see an increase in payments from next week....

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Support for Keep Britain Working ramps up across employers and regions

Support for Keep Britain Working ramps up across employers and regions

Monday, 30 March 2026

The number of employers and mayoral authorities committed to tackling one of the biggest issues facing the labour market has more than doubled since t...

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Government outlines proposed reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost skills

Government outlines proposed reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost skills

Monday, 30 March 2026

Industry voices and stakeholders are being asked to shape the future of skills training as a new consultation proposes the merger of construction and ...

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Support for thousands with musculoskeletal conditions as government tackles inactivity

Support for thousands with musculoskeletal conditions as government tackles inactivity

Saturday, 28 March 2026

Thousands of people with back, joint and muscle issues have been assessed quicker following a landmark initiative which aims to help people stay in, o...

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Major boost for young people with 80 new Youth Hubs as SPFL Trust partners with DWP

Major boost for young people with 80 new Youth Hubs as SPFL Trust partners with DWP

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Young people are set to benefit from expanded employment support through a further 80 new Youth Hubs as the Government continues to provide opportunit...

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Chancellor gets banks to step up mortgage support for customers

Chancellor gets banks to step up mortgage support for customers

Thursday, 26 March 2026

The Chancellor and Economic Secretary brought together the six largest banks and building societies, alongside UK Finance, to take stock of the impact...

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Craig Coben appointed on UK Government Investments Board

Craig Coben appointed on UK Government Investments Board

Thursday, 26 March 2026

HM Treasury has today (26 March) announced the appointment of Craig Coben as a Non-Executive Director of UK Government Investments (UKGI) for a three ...

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Mileage rates review to support working people

Mileage rates review to support working people

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Millions of drivers who claim motoring expenses could benefit from a review of approved mileage rates. ...

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Major boost for young people in Wales with 12 new Youth Hubs and devolved employment support funding announced

Major boost for young people in Wales with 12 new Youth Hubs and devolved employment support funding announced

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Young people in Wales are set to benefit from expanded employment support through a further 12 new Youth Hubs as the Government continues to provide o...

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Tens of thousands of sick and disabled people nearer to work with Government support

Tens of thousands of sick and disabled people nearer to work with Government support

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Tens of thousands of sick or disabled people are closer to work following a landmark programme introduced by this government, as part of its efforts t...

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Chancellor sets out plan to crackdown on profiteering and drive Britain's energy security

Chancellor sets out plan to crackdown on profiteering and drive Britain's energy security

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Households across Britain set to benefit as Chancellor acts on food prices, energy bills and profiteering – taking action on cost of living pressures ...

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Independent Assurance Reviewer sought to examine DWP’s activities relating to Post Office staff prosecutions

Independent Assurance Reviewer sought to examine DWP’s activities relating to Post Office staff prosecutions

Monday, 23 March 2026

An independent Reviewer will assess the steps taken by the Department for Work and Pensions regarding its prosecutions of Post Office staff during the...

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Government to Improve Support for Affordable Debt Repayments

Government to Improve Support for Affordable Debt Repayments

Friday, 20 March 2026

People who owe money to government will receive clearer, more tailored support to repay in a way they can afford, under new plans launched during Debt...

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