skillsdevelopment on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/skillsdevelopment/Recent content in skillsdevelopment on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 17 Apr 2026 05:59:47 +0000DWP Launches £3,000 Payments to Boost Employment for Young Universal Credit Claimantshttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-launches-3000-payments-to-boost-employment-for-young-universal-credit-claimants/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:59:47 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-launches-3000-payments-to-boost-employment-for-young-universal-credit-claimants/The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new scheme offering £3,000 payments to employers who hire young Universal Credit claimants, aiming to tackle youth unemployment and enhance job opportunities. This announcement follows a written question posed by Liberal Democrats MP Dr Al Pinkerton about government support for young people entering the workforce. DWP minister Andrew Western detailed the initiative, emphasizing the government’s commitment to youth employment through substantial funding.