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DWP Updates Universal Credit Guidance for Families with Children Thursday, December 11, 2025 dwp universalcredit childbenefit education training families support payments welfare guidance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released updated guidance on Universal Credit for families, highlighting the extra financial support available if you are responsible for looking after a child. Under the new … Read More
Major Green Jobs Initiative in Wolverhampton Poised for Approval Monday, December 8, 2025 wolverhampton sixmilegreen greenjobs brownfield investment innovation sustainability manufacturing research training A significant initiative to convert brownfield land into a thriving hub for green technology jobs in Wolverhampton is on track to receive approval. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board is expected to … Read More
Teenager Overcomes Challenges in Care to Support Peers in Walsall Wednesday, December 3, 2025 apprenticeship youth care walsall employment training mentalhealth support resilience opportunity Emmanuel Boamah, 19, has transformed his life after spending three years in the care system, and he is now dedicated to helping other young people in Walsall navigate their own challenges. Thanks to the £5 million Youth … Read More
Factory Worker Suffers Amputation After Machine Accident, Court Hears Monday, December 1, 2025 amputation accident factory safety machine injury training workplace prosecution court A tragic workplace accident forced factory worker Liam Haydon to have his arm amputated after it became trapped in a machine, a court has been told. Kepak Group Limited is currently on trial, accused of neglecting the health, … Read More
Birmingham Airport Security Scandal Nearly Shut Down Entire Operation Monday, December 1, 2025 birmingham airport security scandal mitie shoaibiqbal forgery training caa court Security at Birmingham Airport faced a severe threat when a contractor falsified training records to mask his failure in conducting mandatory staff refresher courses. Shoaib Iqbal, a 40-year-old employee of Mitie from … Read More