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Youth Jobs Grant: small employers can claim £3,000 as hospitality pledges 100,000 jobs
The Youth Jobs Grant pays £3,000 for hiring an eligible young person, and small employers can claim it now. Who qualifies, how it is paid and how to apply.
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Report on Jobs: permanent hiring rises at its strongest rate in four years
The KPMG and REC Report on Jobs shows permanent placements rose in September at the strongest rate in four years. What it means if you plan to hire.
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Employment tribunal time limits double to six months: what small employers and buyers should check
Employment tribunal time limits rose from three months to six on 1 October 2026. What small employers and business buyers should check now.
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Jobs Guarantee to pay six months of wages for young people on health benefits from April 2027
The Jobs Guarantee scheme will cover six months of wages for young people on health benefits from April 2027. What a small employer should plan for month seven.
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Apprentice training is now fully funded for employers hiring under-25s
From 1 August 2026 the government covers the whole training cost of an apprentice aged 16 to 24 at employers outside the apprenticeship levy. A hiring payment of up to 2,000 pounds follows in October.