45 h. ago Ministry of Defence to offer gap year–style scheme to young people

Pilot programme for under-25s will offer paid placements aimed at introducing participants to military lifeYoung people in Britain will be offered a gap year-style scheme by the Ministry of Defence, in an effort to introduce citizens to military life early as part of a new “whole of society” approach to defence.After initially announcing plans to implement the scheme earlier this year, the government has now confirmed that about 150 under-25s will be recruited for the pilot programme, which is due to start in March 2026. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Bathgate MP backs UK Government's expansion of Youth Guarantee scheme

Labour has announced new measures to support 16-24-year-olds across Britain. By expanding its Youth Guarantee scheme with £820 million of new funding, the Government is tackling the problem and giving a brighter future to young people.

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1 week ago Motability update as government admits some users could 'leave scheme altogether'

The government is planning changes to the vehicle lease scheme but there could be knock-on effects for some service users

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1 week ago Australia launches biggest gun buyback in 30 years after Bondi beach terror attack

Prime minister announces first firearm buyback since Port Arthur massacre, and designates Sunday a national day of reflection in honour of Hanukah shooting victimsVictims of Bondi beach shootingTen minutes of terror: how the Bondi mass shooting unfolded in real time – videoFollow the latest live updatesThe federal government will launch a new gun buyback scheme in response to the Bondi beach terror attack in what Anthony Albanese says will be the biggest collection of weapons since the Port Arthur massacre nearly three decades ago.It comes as New South Wales announced a suite of gun control measures including capping the number of firearms most recreational shooters can hold at four. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Major Government update over eligibility for Blue Badge scheme

The Blue Badge disabled parking scheme is used by more than three million people across the UK

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1 week ago Guggenheim scraps Basque Country expansion plan after local protests

Campaigners celebrate defeat of proposal to extend Bilbao institution into areas including nature reserveEnvironmental groups and local campaigners in the Basque Country have welcomed the scrapping of a project to build an outpost of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum on a Unesco biosphere reserve that is a vital habitat for local wildlife and migrating birds.The scheme’s backers, which include the Guggenheim Foundation, the Basque government and local and regional authorities, had claimed the museum’s twin sites – one in the Basque town of Guernica and one in the nearby Urdaibai reserve – would help revitalise the area, attract investment and create jobs. Continue reading...

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1 week ago People using a concession card for free bus travel may be eligible for a companion pass

The national entitlement scheme operates UK-wide but delivered by devolved governments.

Transport

1 week ago UK Government urged to widen eligibility for people to join Blue Badge scheme

A Blue Badge holder travelling either as a driver or a passenger can park for free in disabled parking bays.

Politics

1 week ago University students react as UK Government announces move to rejoin EU Erasmus exchange scheme

Cabinet Minister Mr Thomas-Symonds called the decision a ‘huge win’ for young people.

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1 week ago EU chiefs welcome UK’s decision to rejoin Erasmus as ‘big step forward’

Negotiations among EU leaders continue ahead of critical European Council meeting in Brussels on ThursdayEducation editorYoung people across the UK will be able to study or gain work experience through the EU’s Erasmus scheme for the first time since Brexit, after the government announced an agreement to rejoin at a cost of £570m. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Flats in Welsh resort town to be used to house asylum seekers

The local council has confirmed residential flats will be refurbished to house asylum seekers under a UK Government scheme

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2 w. ago Millions with cash savings to get recommendations from banks on investing under ‘game

The government-backed scheme could see firms direct customers towards better financial returns

Economics

2 w. ago DWP's six UK areas where young people will be targeted for new job schemes or risk losing benefits

Greater Manchester will be one of the many areas across the UK targeted by the government's latest scheme to get young people into work

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2 w. ago DWP Motability scheme changes as £400 cost increase confirmed from July 2026

The government has confirmed that changes to the Motability scheme will go ahead from July 2026, with VAT and insurance tax to be introduced, meaning the average advance payment will increase by around £400 over a three-year lease package

Economics

3 w. ago DWP issues update on major changes for parents who claim Universal Credit

The Government has announced its new scheme to try and lift children out of poverty

Politics

3 w. ago Town's £2.6m flood defence scheme awaits final Welsh Government approval

A culvert scheme was identified in 2020 following devastating floods in 2018

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3 w. ago Thousands of households urged to apply now for FREE heating this winter under government scheme

THOUSANDS of households have been urged to apply for free heating this winter under a government scheme. The Warm Homes: Local Grant offers funding for energy-efficient home improvements. The scheme is designed to support low income households in England with a poor energy performance rating. You could get up to £30,000 from local authorities to...

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3 w. ago Help to Save scheme: Who is eligible for 50% government bonus and how does it work?

Three million low earners are eligible for a huge top-up on their savings - here’s what to do

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3 w. ago GRAHAM GRANT: As NHS waiting lists spiral, drug addicts are being handed free CRACK PIPES with taxpayers' cash in latest dystopian government scheme

The Thistle opened in January with the aim of getting drugs paraphernalia off the street - where it was (and still is) a public hazard - and giving addicts a safe space to shoot up.

Economics

last month Full list of cars you could save 'up to £3,750' on buying due to Government scheme

Buyers do not need to apply for the grant directly, as reductions will be included in the final purchase price

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