Student jailed after police find blood and drugs
A Wolverhampton student found covered in blood was jailed for drug dealing after police discovered MDMA, cannabis, and alprazolam at his flat.
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Half of parents unaware of new free school meals rule
55% of parents whose children become eligible for free school meals in September don't know they qualify, warns Child Poverty Action Group, as government expands eligibility to all Universal Credit households.
Freshers' credit score reality check after A-level results
Over half of students don't realize bills-included rent doesn't build credit history, and 83% are unclear on student loans' impact, according to Compare the Market.
Zero-hours ban cost to businesses could hit £2.9bn
Labour's ban on exploitative zero-hours contracts will cost employers up to £2.9bn annually, with warnings of unworkable plans and further job losses.
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Six in 10 put off improving lives due to work
A survey reveals 63% of Britons postpone life improvements because work leaves them too tired, with time and energy constraints cited as main barriers.
DWP error: Man, 57, wrongly on youth job scheme
A 57-year-old man from Wrexham was mistakenly placed on a DWP training programme for 16-30 year olds, had the offer withdrawn, and received an apology.
Nationwide sole UK bank to partner Female Founders Rise
Nationwide becomes the sole UK bank to partner with Female Founders Rise, supporting 12,000+ women entrepreneurs and aiming to unlock £310bn in economic value.
Burnham Urged to Boost Sick Pay to £475 for Self-Employed
Bright Blue think tank urges PM Andy Burnham to mandate income protection for self-employed, paying at least £475 a month, and reform tax to fund it.
Burnham Urged to Back Paternity Pay for Self-Employed
Bright Blue urges PM Andy Burnham to introduce a Paternity Allowance for self-employed fathers, offering £194.32 weekly for two weeks, plus pension auto-enrolment.
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DWP to implement Milburn recommendations on NEET crisis
DWP starts implementing Milburn's recommendations to reduce youth benefits, with schools to identify at-risk children and a focus on education, health, and job support.
DWP change to help 16-24 year olds off benefits
Schools in England will identify students at risk of becoming NEET under new DWP reforms, aiming to cut youth unemployment and help 16-24 year olds off benefits.
Self-Employed Sick Pay and Parental Leave Proposed
A think tank proposes giving self-employed workers sick pay, parental leave, and Universal Credit, funded by equalizing National Insurance rates, under Andy Burnham's plan.
British Steel hires 70 apprentices and graduates
British Steel is taking on 70 new apprentices and graduates across Teesside, Skinningrove, Sheffield, and Scunthorpe, boosting skills and securing its future after nationalisation.
Train driver job ad: 'You cannot rely on public transport'
Birmingham train driver apprenticeship at Snow Hill requires own transport due to shift times, offering £35k starting salary rising to £67k.
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Birmingham Edgbaston tops unemployment rate for over 16s
Birmingham Edgbaston has the highest unemployment rate among over-16s in the city at 16%, nearly double the national average, new data shows.
Burnham urged to tackle unequal pay for young people
Campaigners are urging Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to tackle unequal pay for young people, with the statutory apprentice rate as a key barrier to work.
DWP Worker Asks Reddit for Empathy Tips
A new DWP employee who previously claimed Universal Credit for three years has asked Reddit users for advice on how to treat claimants with kindness and empathy.
Derby Named England's Youth Jobless Capital as NEET Rates Rise
Derby has the highest NEET rate in England at 7.1% for 16-17 year olds, up from 4.6% before the pandemic, as PM Andy Burnham pledges to cut youth joblessness.
JLR Confirms Up to 300 Jobs at Risk in West Midlands
Jaguar Land Rover announces up to 300 jobs are at risk across its West Midlands operations as part of a voluntary redundancy program amid market challenges and EV transition.
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Andy Burnham Announces £2,000 Hiring Bonus for Apprentices
From October 2026, smaller firms will receive £2,000 hiring bonus for under-25 apprentices as part of Andy Burnham's Universal Credit reforms to tackle rising DWP benefits bill.
Two-Thirds Escape Office Noise by Working From Home
A new survey reveals that nearly two-thirds of office workers have worked from home specifically to escape distracting office noise, highlighting a major driver of remote work trends.
Graduate's 500 job apps end in Universal Credit
BCU graduate Junaid Hussain, 23, has applied for 500 jobs in two years but remains unemployed, now relying on Universal Credit and a new Restart scheme.
Fly High Summer School Offers Work Experience for Deprived Youth
Elsie Blundell MP's Fly High Summer School expands to 12 young people in 2026, offering work experience, skills sessions, and a trip to Parliament to help deprived youth from Heywood.
British Gas owner cuts 1,300 jobs at six centres
Centrica confirms 1,300 job cuts, including 500 call centre roles in Cardiff and other UK cities, as part of a customer service transformation. GMB union criticizes AI replacement claims.
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DWP Benefit Recipients Get £0 BBC TV Licence Under Burnham
People on Pension Credit can get a free TV licence under DWP rules. Lisa Nandy reappointed as Culture Secretary by PM Burnham, calls licence fee unsustainable.
Over a Third of Brits Save on Travel Shows
New research reveals that 34% of Brits have saved money by attending travel shows, with average savings of £200 per trip, according to a survey by The Travel Show.
Burnham urged to cut NI for under-25s
MPs warn that a £25bn employer National Insurance raid has worsened youth unemployment, urging PM Burnham to exempt under-25s from employer contributions.
Erdington is England's youth jobless capital
Erdington in Birmingham has the highest youth unemployment in England at 16%, with the six worst areas all in the city, according to House of Commons Library data.
DWP: Under-25s Benefits Job Rate Below Over-55s
Fewer than 1% of 16-25 year-olds on sickness benefits move into work each month, sparking fears of a growing economic and social challenge, warns DWP.
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Step2Skills Awards 10th Anniversary Celebrates 25 Honorees
Over 150 guests celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Step2Skills Achievement Awards, honoring 25 winners and runners-up who overcame challenges to find work and gain skills.
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