The UK government is looking to use a new scheme to get troubled families in England back in to work.

Plans from ministers involve teaching those who have been out of work for many years skills like timekeeping, how to write a CV, and how to conduct themselves in a job interview.

Eight specialised companies will work with the troubled families, as ministers will look to help 120,000 of what it calls "problem families" back into work. It is thought that they cost the UK billions every year through the NHS and criminal system.

Recently, it was announced that firms in Scotland would be given extra subsidies from the Scottish government if they should employ and train young people who cannot get jobs, in order to help people get into the employment market.

This new initiative will be funded by £200 million of the money the UK receives from the European Union.

Posted by Lee Thrace