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Thousands more young people are to receive life-changing support into work or training – with football clubs across the country signing up to help the Government in their mission to ensure every 18-to-21-year-old has the chance to earn or learn.
Ramped up job support for people on sickness benefits
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Specialist Jobcentre staff redeployed to give skills and employment support to tens of thousands of people with no requirement to look for work.
Thousands of sick or disabled people will be helped into good, secure jobs following a major expansion of tailored employment support announced by the Department for Work and Pensions today [Thursday 04 September]
Thousands more young people to get training and work support as Government extends £45 million scheme
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Thousands more young people will receive tailored support to help them into a fulfilling career thanks to a £45 million extension to the Youth Guarantee trailblazer scheme.
Millions of people could benefit from a more secure retirement as the Government today [Monday 21 July 2025] revives the landmark Pensions Commission to examine why tomorrow’s pensioners are on track to be poorer than today’s and make recommendations for change.
Thousands of disabled people and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure, well-paid jobs
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