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Ministers call upon the construction industry to remove barriers to get more young people to consider careers in construction.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Government launching consultation on commitment to make 2.3% of workers in large public sector bodies apprentices.
More young people across England are on the fast-track to a great career with a top quality apprenticeship.
Firms advised to take simple steps now as poll reveals 93% of bosses support initiative, with majority believing it will boost productivity and retain staff.
New system with clearer routes to the world of work will ensure young people get the skills employers are looking for in our modern economy.
Guidance on picketing is to be updated to tackle the intimidation of people during industrial action.
Employers who have failed to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage have been named and shamed.
New ‘Switching Principles’ set out what consumers should expect from providers when they switch.
The government is to look into ways supermarket price comparisons can be made simpler for shoppers.
A community building has been crowned the winner of the Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award 2015.
Provisional statistics show that more people than ever are doing an apprenticeship.
Consumer Rights Act to give consumers new legal rights entitling them to a repair or replacement when digital products are faulty.
Dodgy training providers who promise fake apprenticeships face prosecution under new government reforms.
The Trade Union Bill receives its second reading in the House of Commons.
David Cameron will today outline plans to increase the number of quality apprenticeships and give businesses a say on how they are run.
New figures show the number of 16- to 18-year-olds not in education, employment or training is at its lowest recorded level.
Today (30 July 2015) Business Minister Nick Boles has named 75 employers who have failed to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage.
Annual publication will show how successfully local authorities are getting young people into education, employment or training.
The government has today (16 July 2015) welcomed business leaders to join ministers on the renewed Construction Leadership Council.
The government introduces new reforms to strengthen strike laws.
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