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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
2024 Budget Roundup
The chancellor of the exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, set out the UK government’s budget for 2024 to the House of Commons on Wednesday. The budget statement contained measures related to taxation, spending, and everything in-between.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Greater Manchester Residents Get Employment Boost with Launch of Ground-breaking IPS Programme
Greater Manchester IPS aims to provide employment support to people in the region who are impacted by severe mental illness. The Growth Company will deliver the programme together with Pure Innovations and PossAbilities.
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Jobs For Hongkongers Team Visit 10 Downing Street for Lunar New Year
Growth Company employees visited 10 Downing Street in February to mark the Lunar New Year. Phoebe Leung and Mandira Hughes represented the Jobs For Hongkongers programme at a government event which included an introduction by chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
ONS Labour Market Data: February’s Quarterly Overview
The ONS quarterly overview of the UK labour market includes estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, wage growth, and other employment-related statistics. While the level of employment increased and the unemployment rate decreased, vacancies continued to drop.
Monday, February 12, 2024
New Employment Platform to Help ‘Unlock Potential’
EmployGM is a new online one-stop shop for people looking for a new job, training, career progression and support to move into employment.
Thursday, February 8, 2024
MP Liz Kendall Praises ‘Inspiring’ Working Well Programme
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall recently paid a visit to Greater Manchester to find out more about the “inspiring” Working Well programme.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Jobs For Hongkongers Marks Lunar New Year
A Growth Company initiative is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year – and continue its good work supporting individuals and communities in the process.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The Growth Company’s Yorkshire CFO Activity Hubs win three awards for their work with people on probation
The Growth Company’s Yorkshire CFO Activity Hub teams have won three awards at the CFO Celebration Awards 2024. The awards recognise achievements at HMPPS CFO Activity Hubs across the country, which provide a safe space where people on probation can engage in a range of group activities.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
ONS Labour Market Data: January 2024 Quarterly Overview
The ONS quarterly overview of the UK labour market includes estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, wage growth, and other employment-related statistics. Besides high pay growth, the data was generally static when compared to the previous period.
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Join Us: The Growth Company Partner Networking Morning in Sheffield
The Growth Company is holding a Partner Networking Meeting on Wednesday, 21st February, from 9am-11am. The event is open to employability and non-profit professionals who want to make a difference in South Yorkshire.
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Kicking the Stigma Around Men’s Mental Health
A Growth Company programme that matches people on probation with EFL and Premier League football clubs has had a positive impact on many participants’ mental and physical health.