Thousands more out-of-work benefit claimants to get personalised support
Support Conversations expanding to a further 27 Jobcentres across Great Britain, bringing the total to 33 sites. Disabled people and those with health conditions on out of work benefits are being offered a one-to-one, voluntary, hour-long conversation to discuss their support needs and identify extra help. This support is personalised and could link people to […]
Entry-level jobs support, AI bootcamps and tech training as government supports young people into the jobs of the future
More support to get young people into their first jobs through launch of new partnership to reshape entry-level jobs in sectors exposed to AI 400,000 young people across the most disadvantaged schools in the UK will get AI and tech training to help them into further education, training and employment after school New AI bootcamps scheme to be […]
New Support Hub launches for victims and survivors of terrorism
Victims and survivors of terrorism will receive around the clock support to help them navigate recovery through a dedicated Support Hub, which opens on 1 June. The hub will provide specialist, trauma-informed support for anyone affected by a terrorist incident, ensuring victims can access the help they need at any stage of their recovery. Security […]
UK strengthens support to Pacific communities on climate crisis
New UK funding will support communities across the Pacific on the frontline of the climate crisis, helping them prepare for extreme weather, protect vital ecosystems and build long‑term resilience. Pacific Island countries are already facing the impacts of rising sea levels, stronger storms and growing pressure on food, livelihoods and natural resources. Working in partnership […]
Firefighters to benefit from bespoke health support
Government announces a Firefighters Concordat, focused on health and wellbeing and built in partnership with the profession – to drive improvements in prevention, early diagnosis and support Firefighters will receive consistent, regular health checks for every single firefighter in the country, recognising the unique risks they’re exposed to Government will back and fund research into the […]
Changes to infected blood compensation scheme will improve support for victims
The Government has published its response to the recent public consultation on the proposed changes to the infected blood compensation scheme These changes will mean more compensation for those who have been impacted by the infected blood scandal, totalling around £1bn in compensation payments sent out to victims, as part of the wider £11.8 billion […]
Space Worms! UK scientists launch microscopic crew into orbit to support future Moon missions
The project is a miniature space laboratory designed to study how biological organisms respond to the extreme conditions faced by astronauts. It has been led by the University of Exeter, engineered and built by the University of Leicester at Space Park Leicester, and funded by the UK Space Agency. It follows the launch of NASA’s […]
Prime Minister travels to Middle East to meet allies and support ceasefire: 8 April 2026
The Prime Minister will travel to the Gulf this week to meet leaders of countries who have been in the front line, and will set out his full support for the newly agreed ceasefire In meetings with regional leaders, he will reiterate unwavering UK support and need for a long-term diplomatic resolution to make sure the ceasefire leads […]
Support for Keep Britain Working ramps up across employers and regions
150 organisations employing around 1.5 million workers, 10 mayoral authorities and representatives from all the nations are now part of the Vanguard group of Keep Britain Working Review led by Sir Charlie Mayfield. A new standard for healthy working will be developed with the British Standards Institution and independent expert advisory panel established. In all, […]