Doors opened for school leavers to become train drivers
train driver age lowered from 20 to 18, opening pathways for young people this National Apprenticeship Week law change gives school-leavers new opportunities to enter rail industry with fantastic chances for progression legislation laid at pivotal time for the industry, as government establishes Great British Railways School leavers will soon be able to become train drivers, as the government is set to lower the legal age to be a […]
Is your child influenced by toxic content? New government campaign supports parents to talk about harmful online content
government launches campaign to raise awareness of how harmful body-shaming, rage bait and misogynistic content on social media is, as part of drive to encourage parents to talk with their children about online content new online guidance supports parents in setting safety settings for social media and starting difficult conversations on topics such as misinformation and harmful content comes as new research reveals half of parents admit not speaking […]
Government plans to train next generation of construction workers
Thousands more young people will be given the opportunity to train as bricklayers, plumbers and engineers as the government creates 13,000 apprenticeship and T Level placement opportunities as part of its plan to transform school buildings. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on school building projects will have to show […]
Community energy investment to build community wealth and power
Communities across the country to own and control their own energy with up to £1 billion of new funding for local energy projects. Biggest public investment in community energy in history will drive ownership revolution, putting wealth and power into the hands of communities. Community energy projects will cut bills and create revenue for places of worship, social clubs, community centres – supporting government’s Pride in Place agenda to revive towns and cities. […]
FCDO Statement on expansion of Israeli control over the West Bank
An FCDO statement on the Israeli Security Cabinet's decision to expand Israeli control over the West Bank. Source link
Updates on Standards in Public Life
Last week, I came to the House in the wake of information released by the United States Department of Justice about the depth and extent of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. I outlined the immediate steps that this Government took, including an initial review of material, which ultimately led to a referral to the […]
CNC marks National Apprenticeship Week with new recruits
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (NAW) by celebrating two years of police apprenticeships within the force and recognising the contribution of its apprentice officers and the teams who support them. The milestone coincides with a significant period for the programme. On 2 February, the CNC welcomed its latest cohort […]
ETA and British-Czech dual nationality: frequently asked questions
1. I am a Brit with Czech citizenship. Do I need a British passport to travel to the United Kingdom, or can I apply for an ETA? As a British citizen, you do not need an ETA. However, to travel to the United Kingdom you must have a valid British passport. As a dual national, […]
Claim your Child Trust Fund this National Apprenticeship Week
Young adults encouraged to find their matured Child Trust Fund quickly and for free using the GOV.UK locator tool. Child Trust Funds worth on average £2,242 each. Those starting an apprenticeship can use the HMRC app for essential information needed by their employer. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging young people who have yet […]
DBS launches new podcast for employers and safeguarding professionals
DBS has launched a podcast for employers and safeguarding professionals covering topics such as DBS checks, eligibility and the barring process. Source link