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PolicyFE News

£60m Pathways to Work Innovation Fund is launched and open to bids from September 2026

The Government’s Pathways to Work Innovation Fund is a ‘call to action’ for the private, voluntary and public sectors to come forward with the most… £60m Pathways to Work Innova...

PolicyFE News

Pathways to Work has helped 100,000 disabled people and those with health conditions move closer to work

Around 100,000 disabled people and those with health conditions are closer to work thanks to a voluntary Government programme being delivered in every Jobcentre across… Pathways...

PolicyPersonnel Today

Consultation launched on equal pay reform

The government has launched a 15-week consultation to gather views on its next steps around equal pay reform. In particular,... The post Consultation launched on equal pay refor...

EmployersPersonnel Today

Covid inquiry finds substandard PPE put NHS workers at risk

A lack of effective preparation meant the UK entered the Covid-19 pandemic with its stockpile of personal protective equipment (PPE)... The post Covid inquiry finds substandard...

PolicyGOV.UK AI and skills

Risk of democratic interference added to National Risk Register

Interference in democratic process and cyber attacks have been added to the National Risk Register

SkillsTechRepublic AI

Apple Releases watchOS 27 Beta Ahead of Siri AI Rollout

Apple’s watchOS 27 public beta adds Siri AI, smarter workouts, health updates, and one-handed controls, but some iPhones will miss key features. The post Apple Releases watchOS...

Provider MarketOfsted

Ofsted annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026 published

Ofsted has today published its annual report and accounts, covering the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

SkillsAvado

AI and the Future of Work: What’s Actually Happening to UK Jobs

AI is reshaping the UK labour market: job postings requiring AI skills are up 61% in a year, with wage premiums nearly tripling. Explore what's changing, and what it means for i...

PolicyGOV.UK apprenticeships

Department for Education non-executive appointments

Information about non-executive appointments to the Department for Education’s public bodies.

PolicyDepartment for Education

Millions of unpaid carers to get recognition and earlier support

First ever cross-government action plan to support unpaid carers published.

Private ProvidersBaltic Apprenticeships

Baltic Apprenticeships and Sheffield Hallam University Partner to Launch Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Pathway

The post Baltic Apprenticeships and Sheffield Hallam University Partner to Launch Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Pathway appeared first on Baltic Apprenticeships .

SkillsTraining Journal

From ‘just busy’ to burned out: Knowing when to reclaim time and when to ask for help

Drawing on Make Your Brain Work podcast episodes, Amy Brann and Dr Jessie Gulsin unpack how ‘busy’ slips into chronic stress, hijacking prioritisation and health. Learn the biol...

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