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Department for Work & Pensions: Latest News Update

Department for Work & Pensions: Latest News Update

Mobile Jobcentres

Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain.

Following hugely successful pilots in the Scottish Highlands, North and Mid Wales and Greater Manchester, the number of Jobcentres on Wheels will provide enhanced support in six new areas, with a view to explore rolling out the scheme more extensively after testing its impact.

The vans will take jobcentre staff on the road to communities with some of the highest rates of unemployment where support is needed most. Vans will park up outside family hubs, leisure centres, supermarkets, local events and football matches to make taking that first step towards work as easy as possible.

Once on board, people can meet with one of the DWP’s experienced work coaches who will who offer expert support with job searching and training opportunities.

They can also provide information to those with health conditions or disabilities and for accessing childcare costs.

As well as existing customers, the service is open and accessible to all members of the public and forms part of the government’s wider plans to Get Britain Working, kickstart economic growth and give more opportunities for people to get on in their career.

Read the full press release

Non-UK Nationals: Guidance on Changes to Entering the UK as a Dual British National

Changes to Entering the UK as a Dual British National

From 25 February 2026, dual British nationals must be able to demonstrate their right of abode when entering the UK. British citizens cannot apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and must instead provide approved documentation confirming their right of abode.

Dual British nationals must present one of the following documents when travelling to the UK:
• A valid British passport, or
• A valid passport of another nationality with a Certificate of Entitlement.
The same requirements apply to children with dual British nationality.

Consequences of Missing Documentation
Failure to provide the correct documents may result in:
• Delays during check in or boarding.
• Being stopped at the UK border.
• Refusal of entry into the UK.

Month of the Military Child: April 2026

 

We are just a month away from Month of the Military Child! 🎉

If you aren’t quite sure how to celebrate, be sure to visit the Never Such Innocence website and learn more about our creative competition or access the resources they have available.

🔗neversuchinnocence.com/month-of-the-military-child

They are looking forward to celebrating with you and seeing lots of pictures in purple on 24 April! 💜

Are you planning to take part this year? Let Never Such Innocence know how your school or organisation will celebrate – contact details are at: Contact Landing Page — Never Such Innocence

Scotland: Veterans Scotland Newsletter for March 2026

This Veterans Scotland Newsletter dated March 2026 is now available.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Grantham: Whisby Nature Park

Whisby Nature Park is a beautiful landscape near Lincoln, full of wildlife, walks and trails. Once barren and lifeless, this amazing place now abounds with wildlife. The park was created by quarrying for sand and gravel, but nature has reclaimed the pits and bare sand, creating habitats for many species.

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Grantham: Grantham Library opening times

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Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Bovington: Garrison youth club 'space to talk' Wed evenings

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wales: Wales joins Connect to Work as thousands offered help into jobs

Wales joins Connect to Work as programme is expanded to new areas

This week 16 more areas across England and Wales have had their funding confirmed as part of a £300 million expansion of the Connect to Work programme — bringing life-changing, tailored employment support to over 75,000 more people facing complex barriers to work.

Mid Wales, North Wales and South West Wales are among the 16 areas to have their funding confirmed, marking a significant milestone in the UK Government’s commitment to ensure every nation and region can realise its full potential.

The programme’s support is designed to fit around the individual — participants can meet their employment adviser wherever they feel most comfortable, whether that’s a local café, a park, or a community hub.

It provides intensive, personalised help including individual coaching from employment specialists, job matching services, and ongoing support for both participants and employers, breaking down the barriers that can make accessing traditional employment support feel daunting and ensuring people don’t just get jobs — they keep them.

Read the full press release here.

Northern Ireland: Latest AWS Community Support events at Aldergrove and Lisburn

 

For more details and to register, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI