Jobseekers can now get free broadband – DWP announces new scheme
BRITISH job seekers will be able to access free broadband for six months to help them get back into work, thanks to a new UK wide initiative. The programme, offered in partnership with TalkTalk and the Department for Work and Pensions , aims to tackle digital exclusion and remove barriers to employment across the country. […]
‘Horrendous’ income tax changes to hit GPs – 1000s to ‘opt out of the NHS pension scheme’
TAX RULES are set to change over the coming months as the Government attempts to simplify the tax system. The state is planning a broad overhaul of the system as a shift to digital processes are prioritised. While well intentioned, new analysis highlighted already struggling GPs are to be hit. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Two PENCE for a seven-night holiday in Crete with latest Jet2 scheme – how to get
BRITONS can bag a bargain holiday by bidding on an overseas trip, with the lowest bidder winning. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
‘Learn something new everyday’ Kickstarter tells all about DWP Universal Credit job scheme
IT IS coming up to a year since the Government announced the creation of a ‘Kickstart’ job scheme targeted at Universal Credit claimants through the Department of Work and Pensions . Daily Express :: Finance Feed
‘Culture shock’: Employers react to DWP’s job scheme for Universal Credit claimants
LAST YEAR, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the creation of a new £2billion Kickstart job scheme to provide more opportunities for young people as part of an emergency economic package to tackle unemployment. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Furlough: Over 650k jobs at risk as Rishi Sunak is pushed for a ‘more permanent’ scheme
FURLOUGH payments will be winding up over the coming weeks as the scheme comes to an end in September. While Rishi Sunak recently welcomed positive economic news on the furlough scheme, new research shows over 650,000 jobs may be at risk when the scheme ends. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Pensions boost: Royal Mail to pioneer ‘third way’ scheme – ‘win-win’ for savers
A PENSIONS revolution will jump closer on Monday when the Government launches a consultation on a new way of saving for retirement. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
DWP urges Europeans to make EU Settlement Scheme claims despite deadline passing
EU SETTLEMENT Scheme claims must, for most claimants, have been made by June 30. However, following the deadline the Department for Work and Pensions has urged European citizens to apply if they missed the cut-off and are still eligible. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
‘Very worrying’: Furlough crisis set to hit older workers as scheme ends
FURLOUGH coming to an end could create a crisis for older workers, many of whom are unlikely to return to work, and could be left at financial risk as a result. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Rishi Sunak ‘will not’ extend furlough scheme despite expected delay to freedom day
RISHI Sunak is said to have rejected calls from businesses to extend the furlough scheme, according to reports. Daily Express :: News Feed