Leep Group Buys Midlands Training Firm E.Quality
Leep Group, backed by Palatine's Impact Fund, has acquired E.Quality Training in Staffordshire, expanding into 16-19 NEET training and boosting annual revenues to £33m.
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Teen with 44 surgeries thanks school for medical dream
Thomas Pearce, 19, who had 44 operations for Pfeiffer Syndrome, achieved top A-levels and is now studying medicine at Cardiff University, crediting St David's College for his transformation.
DWP confirms Universal Credit rule change for young jobseekers in 2026
The DWP will expand the Jobs Guarantee to all eligible 18-24 year olds on Universal Credit from autumn 2026, offering six months of paid work for those seeking jobs for 18 months.
Birmingham Youth Unemployment: Six Worst Areas
New figures show Birmingham dominates UK youth unemployment top six, with Erdington at 16% and Perry Barr at 15.3%, prompting political responses.
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Starmer Confirms £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant Before Exit
From Tuesday, June 30, employers can claim £3,000 for hiring eligible young people out of work for six months, as PM Starmer steps down.
Nationwide to Cut 600 Jobs After Virgin Money Takeover
Nationwide Building Society announces 600 job cuts due to role duplication after its takeover of Virgin Money, affecting staff at both lenders.
Telford Firms Administrators Confirm 98 Redundancies
Administrators for two Telford-based companies have confirmed that 98 employees have been made redundant following the firms' collapse into administration.
DWP urged to reform benefits as claimants hit 2.7 million
Jobless benefit claimants have risen by 2.7 million since 2019, averaging 540,000 per Prime Minister. The Centre for Social Justice calls for urgent welfare reform.
HMRC Warns Millions Missing Out on Tax Refunds
HMRC warns millions are missing out on tax refunds as it no longer auto-issues PAYE refunds. Over 730,000 refunds went unclaimed last year, average £855, totalling £624m. Learn how to claim.
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Birmingham Youth Unemployment Crisis: Worst Areas Exposed
Analysis reveals Birmingham's top six parliamentary constituencies have the highest youth unemployment in the UK, with Erdington at 16% and Perry Barr at 15.3%.
Gen Z Pay Bump: 12% Higher Than Millennials at Age 24
Gen Z workers born 1997-2012 earn 12% more at age 24 than millennials did, but the Resolution Foundation warns the pay rebound could be short-lived due to Middle East conflict and NEETs crisis.
£2,200 Child Trust Fund Windfall for 21-Year-Olds
HMRC is writing to 750,000 21-year-olds about unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth £2,200 on average, with a total of £1.6 billion unclaimed.
£750 Warning for Energy Customers
One in three UK energy customers are in debt or worried about falling behind, with median arrears of £750. Parents and disabled people are hardest hit as the price cap rises 13% in July.
Midlands Tax Dodgers Named: Firm Owes £1.4M
HMRC has named West Midlands businesses failing to pay tax, with one Oldbury firm owing nearly £1.4 million. Penalties total hundreds of thousands.
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4 in 10 Gen Zers Regret Not Learning Tax Basics Earlier
HMRC data reveals 40% of Gen Z wish they had learned tax basics earlier. The HMRC app offers tools for young jobseekers, with 90% satisfaction rate among peers.
1 in 4 Graduates Worse Off After University, Report Finds
A government report reveals one in four graduates are financially worse off after university due to student loan repayments and taxes, with some losing over £90,000.
Five Pension Mistakes Costing Savers Thousands
Sam Robinson of Almond Financial reveals five pension pitfalls that could cost workers thousands, from lost pots to high fees and missed employer matches.
Starmer Gives 200,000 Young Workers £1,500 Before Quitting
Sir Keir Starmer resigns as PM, leaving a legacy including a £1,500 wage boost for over 200,000 young workers via National Minimum Wage increase to £10.85.
DWP confirms £2,000 payouts for young apprentices
The DWP has confirmed £2,000 payouts for SMEs hiring apprentices under 25, benefiting those born after 2001, as part of Labour's plan to boost youth employment and crack down on poor university courses.
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Millions Miss Financial Help Over Vulnerable Customer Misunderstanding
Experts warn millions may be missing vital financial support because they don't realise they qualify as vulnerable customers. The broad definition includes those facing life events, health issues, or financial strain, with tailored help available from ban
Salvation Army Employability Open Day in Southport
Jobseekers in Southport can attend a free Employability Open Day on June 25 at The Salvation Army, offering employment advice, training, and live vacancies to help overcome barriers to work.
DWP Replaces Jobcentre with Van in Derbyshire
The DWP has replaced a Derbyshire Jobcentre with a van, sparking criticism from the Derbyshire Unemployed Workers Centres, who call the move 'not good enough' for the community.
HMRC Tax Warning for Side Hustle Earnings Over £1,000
HMRC reminds households earning over £1,000 from side hustles to register for Self Assessment and file tax returns to avoid penalties.
Martin Lewis reveals four words to get better deals
Martin Lewis shares a simple tactic to save money on broadband, insurance, and breakdown cover by threatening to disconnect. Customers can haggle for better deals.
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Extra £40 Boost for Universal Credit and Pension Credit Families
Households with children under 16 on Universal Credit and Pension Credit can get an extra £40 per week from 2027, as the Scottish Child Payment increases.
Solihull MP's Life-Saving Bill Targets UK Schools
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst introduces a private member's bill to make emergency and life-saving skills training mandatory in all UK schools, aiming to save lives.
HMRC Refunds for Plan 2 Student Loan Holders
HMRC confirms refunds for 71,000 Plan 2 student loan holders due to calculation errors. Overpayments will be returned, and balances corrected automatically.
HMRC Ends £45 Weekly Child Benefit Payments from September
HMRC warns 1.5 million parents to confirm child's plans by August 31 or lose £45 weekly Child Benefit payments for two children.
Wind Farm Near Caerphilly Set for Construction After £160m Deal
Bute Energy's Twyn Hywel Energy Park near Caerphilly secures £160m funding from Rabobank and Lloyds, enabling construction of 14 turbines to power 81,000 homes, with operational target next year.
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Two-Car Households Can Save £1,500 by Ditching Second Car
New research reveals two-car households could save over £1,500 annually by giving up their second vehicle, with many drivers already downsizing and benefiting financially.
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