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Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, says the introduction of these new rules - particularly an independent regulator with enforcement powers who is able to ban agents - is very welcome news.
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There is a discount card available to those claiming Jobseekers Allowance or Universal Credit which gives them half price train travel when attending interviews. OnTheWight has more detail.
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For a second time this month, Isle of Wight MP raises concerns about the jobs of GKN workers should shareholders of the global engineering business accept the unsolicited takeover by Melrose.
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The Isle of Wight MP says he is "delighted the Government listened and is introducing penalties for companies that neglect their duties to their pension schemes".
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Bob Seely MP says no one currently receiving free school meals under Universal Credit will lose them, but does go on to say Universal Credit for claimants with children has yet to be rolled out on the Isle of Wight.
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Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Bob Seely, was one of those who voted down a Labour Party bid to stop more than one million children (of future Universal Credit claimants) lose their entitlement to free school meals. IW Labour responds.
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The Isle of Wight MP believes this is a concerning development for GKN and for its operation on the Island.
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We know there has been a lot of concern about possible loss of water, so have been in touch with Southern Water who've given reassuring news.
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An inquiry into cyberbullying among young people found that social media companies are not accountable enough to make social media a safer place for young people.
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Cllr Brodie has discovered the much-lauded extra £500,000 to "help fund social care" will not affect the proposed budget cuts to be voted on at tonight's Isle of Wight council meeting.
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The Green Party's national education spokesperson believes we should return to a post-18 education system which values hard-work and achievement and is based on merit – not your ability to pay. The Labour spokesperson says this is cost-cutting “disguised as genuine consultation”.
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The MP says that "anything that will help the Island’s young people gain greater access to higher education is a welcome move". Adding that the long-term aim for the Island to have some form of higher education campus remains.
