First Youth Guarantee jobs fair brings big employers together to unlock opportunities for young people
More than 3,000 young people and local residents connected with employers, training providers and careers services at the first-ever Youth Guarantee Jobs and Careers Fair in Blackpool Almost 100 employers from Blackpool Pleasure Beach to the Royal Air Force offered apprenticeships, work experience, training and live vacancies Work and Pensions Secretary also met major players from the local manufacturing sector as Government continues drive to […]
Government vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week
New pilots to match ‘near miss’ applicants with similar apprenticeship opportunities in their area set to be rolled out later this year. Comes alongside new online platform to give young people clear, accessible information about apprenticeships and career outcomes. Overhaul to skills system comes as Government looks to put apprenticeships on a level footing with […]
Prime Minister unlocks new opportunities for British businesses in China
UK and China to launch new partnership to expand UK’s world-leading services sector in China Responds to requests from UK business to make it easier to operate in China, which will in turn boost economic growth and support jobs at home China confirms visa-free travel for Brits visiting China for under 30 days UK businesses […]
UK secures additional £8 million in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026
The UK has secured bilateral fisheries agreements with Norway and the Faroe Islands for 2026, worth approximately £8 million in historic UK landing prices. The agreements will grant the UK the same tonnage of Arctic stocks in Norwegian waters and of valuable stocks, including haddock and saithe, in Faroese waters in 2026 as for 2025, maintaining continuity […]
UK secures £840m in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026
The UK has reached agreement with the EU, Norway and other coastal states on catch opportunities for shared stocks for 2026, including agreements for popular whitefish stocks in the North Sea. These provide access to over 520,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities for 2026, worth an estimated £830 million. Additionally, the UK participated in multilateral consultations which brings […]
Government unveils ambitious plan to tackle youth isolation crisis and deliver real life opportunities
Ambitious 10-year plan to give 500,000 more young people access to a trusted adult outside their home and equip them with skills to boost their resilience and stay safe online National Youth Strategy to deliver up to 250 new or refurbished youth centres, 50 Young Futures Hubs, and new support for youth workers, backed by […]
Almost a million young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
The funding will create 350,000 new workplace opportunities designed to support young people into employment. Hundreds of thousands more young people on Universal Credit to benefit from dedicated support. Guaranteed jobs scheme to roll out in areas with some of the highest need from Spring 2026. Almost one million young people will benefit from learning […]
UK considers joining agreement to boost trade opportunities for British businesses
Government launches Call for Evidence to understand merits of the Pan-Euro Mediterranean (PEM) Convention as it weighs up accession Businesses invited to give views on joining framework which could simplify rules of origin with FTA partners across continental Europe, the Middle East, and Africa Submissions will help establish if joining could make UK goods trade […]