by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has announced two new grant schemes to help small businesses in England. The Local Restrictions Support Grant is for businesses which have had to close or have been severely impacted by local restrictions (hospitality, leisure and non-essential retail...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced six new board members for the Skills and Productivity Board. The Board was announced last month and has been set up to provide independent, evidence-based advice to ministers at the DfE on matters relating to skills and their contribution to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter includes a roundup of recent DWP announcements on support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Employment Studies (IES) has published its analysis of the ONS Labour Market Statistics for November 2020. The IES has also published a research report looking at the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on single parents.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has announced that it will review the university admissions system. It will set out proposals for consultation in the coming months. The news comes on the same day that Universities UK has published its Fair Admissions Review which aims to build greater...