DWP Confronts 'Existential' Crisis Amid Rising Youth Unemployment Wednesday, February 18, 2026 dwp youth unemployment workforce benefits pandemic skills employment training government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing what has been described as an “existential” crisis: the urgent need to reintegrate younger people into the workforce. Recent data reveals that youth … Read More
Skills Investment Key to West Midlands Meeting Ambitious Housebuilding Targets Monday, January 26, 2026 westmidlands construction skills training housing apprenticeships workforce education investment infrastructure The West Midlands is ramping up investment in construction skills training to meet its ambitious housebuilding targets. Mayor Richard Parker emphasized the critical role of workforce development in achieving regional housing … Read More
Chris Davies Outlines Careful Comeback Plan for Birmingham City's Lee Buchanan Tuesday, January 13, 2026 birmingham buchanan chrisdavies football injury recovery transfer loan defender training sport Birmingham City are taking a measured approach with defender Lee Buchanan as he resumes training following a year-long knee injury layoff. Buchanan sustained the injury in a match against Blackpool that ended 0-0 in late … Read More
DWP Launches Occupational Health Training for SME Managers Amid Criticism Tuesday, December 30, 2025 dwp smes sickness occupationalhealth training longtermsick labour managers workplace absence The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a new initiative aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) better manage long-term sickness among employees. Funded by the DWP under the new Labour … Read More
New Qualifications Aim to Bridge Huge Future Skills Gap in MedTech Sector Monday, December 15, 2025 medtech skills qualifications workforce westmidlands training technology healthcare innovation education To tackle a projected shortfall of 145,000 skilled workers in the medical technology sector, innovative qualifications have been introduced in the West Midlands. These Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are designed to … Read More
DWP Updates Universal Credit Guidance for Families with Children Thursday, December 11, 2025 dwp universalcredit childbenefit education training families support payments welfare guidance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released updated guidance on Universal Credit for families, highlighting the extra financial support available if you are responsible for looking after a child. Under the new … Read More