Latest Articles By Simon Collyer

EDUCATION & SKILLS - Landmark reforms that will transform post-16 education and training, boost skills and get more people into work, have been published today (21 January) by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson. The government’s Skill...

STORM CHRISTOPH – Our best wishes go to all those struggling with storm waters and high winds. Salman Haqqi, personal finance expert at money.co.uk, said: “If your home has been hit by flood damage you should speak to your insurer as soon as pos...

talkRadio - ABC Founder was interviewd by Penny Smith on TalkRadio on Sunday 17th January 2021. Penelope Jane Smith is an English television presenter, newsreader and radio presenter. She has presented for Sky News, GMTV, Classic FM, BBC Radio London...

OFFICE HOURS - From Monday 18th January, jobcentre opening hours will be 10am to 2pm. This temporary change means we can continue providing safe, essential services for those who need to come into the jobcentre and who are unable to interact wit...

UNIVERSAL CREDIT - Red Wall Tories have urged the Chancellor to keep the temporary uplift until lockdown ends. On Monday Labour plans to force a Commons vote to make the boost permanent. 39% of the 5.7million Universal Credit recipients are in work....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteering, today announced more than $23.6 million in funding to support senior volunteer service. The AmeriCorps Seniors grants will both strengthen existing programs and establish...

DWP UPDATE - On 4 January 2021, the Prime Minister announced that the government will be introducing new national COVID-19 measures in England to protect the NHS and they say, save lives. This is what the DWP have to say: This means from 5 January 20...

UNIVERSAL CREDIT - Amid the fiasco regarding school meals will be a vote on Monday regarding Universal Credit.  Labour will force a vote in the House of Commons on Monday demanding that the Government scraps its planned cut to Universal Credit a...

GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE - This might help people struggling to pay basic bills. For those worried about paying utility bills or repaying credit cards, loans or mortgages due to the impact of coronavirus, the below guidance sets out the steps you can take...

AMERICAN FEMALE ENTREPENURES - SBA has announced Ascent, an interactive digital platform packed with resources women business owners need to set, and achieve, their business goals. Ascent is designed for the “missing middle” — growth-oriented&nb...