Millions of new skilled workers are needed – vocational GCSEs could help prepare them
Preparing for an uncertain future is less about predicting which jobs will survive than developing skills that allow people to…
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UK immigration updates, job market news and community stories.
UK business; activity, size and location: 2026
Business enterprises analysed by legal form, industry, region, turnover and employment size band.
Why Europe wants to boost its Arctic presence
EU leaders are scrambling to increase the bloc’s presence in the Arctic.
Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 24 September 2026
The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business…
Meningitis at university: why students are at higher risk and what to watch for
First-year students are around seven times more likely to develop meningococcal disease than peers who do not attend university.
Employment leave for pregnancy loss is a step forward — but support must reflect the diversity of pregnancy endings
As of April 2027, the entitlement will be extended to ‘all types of pregnancy loss’ that occur before 24 weeks.
Climate disasters are getting worse – risks escalate when authoritarian regimes keep neighbours in the dark
With extreme weather and glacier melt predicted to increase, neighbouring nations will need to act together to prevent deaths.
Document checks and charges for carriers
Guidance on the document checks that air, rail and sea carriers must make, and how they are charged for passengers…
Sponsor a seasonal worker
Guidance for sponsors on sponsoring a seasonal worker.
Pakistan: country policy and information notes
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.