The £125Bn Question: Can we turn the NEET Crisis into an Opportunity?
Last week brought the UK’s NEET challenge into sharper focus. While it has long been recognised as a growing issue, the release of the Alan…
Month: June 2026
School Workforce Census 2025: 1,646 more Teachers in FE
The government is on track to meet its pledge to recruit and retain an additional 6,500 teachers after surpassing two thirds of its manifesto target with three years to go. The figures published today show the government has now recruited 4,654 additional teachers of…
Sir Richard Harpin and Goldman Sachs Gives launch enterprise education programme
New partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company aims to boost youth entrepreneurship and enterprise education, kickstarted in the North East and adaptable across all…
Frederick Cooper hails impact of £400,000 Learning Academy as potential blueprint for easing the ‘NEET’ issue
A Birmingham manufacturer is urging more companies to follow its lead to ensure we avoid a ‘lost generation’ of talent. Frederick Cooper, which provides wet…
ILX Group unveils new research report for 2026
Four priorities sit at the heart of business development this year: increasing efficiency (50%), maintaining quality (40%), accelerating digital transformation (40%), and improving data management…
Volunteering in action: Together Tuesday at London South East Colleges
London South East Colleges (LSEC), in partnership with Bromley Council’s Tackling Loneliness Initiative, welcomed more than 60 local residents to a special community lunch at…
Aquilla Lindo Appointed as New Chief Operating Officer of Fedcap Employment
Fedcap today announced the appointment of Aquilla Lindo as the new Chief Operating Officer of its organisation Fedcap Employment to help drive next phase of…
The Skills Sector Must Keep Its Voice Heard in a New Political Era
Listen here – https://businessnewswales.com/skills-sector-urged-to-keep-training-high-on-welsh-government-agenda/ Plaid Cymru has come into government with energy, momentum and a long list of ambitions. There is a sense of freshness…
Why Local SMEs Remain Underused in the Skills System
UK government and organisations are constantly discussing ongoing skills shortages and apprenticeships and employability, yet one of the biggest untapped resources that often gets overlooked…
The UK’s Plant Skills Gap is no Longer Abstract
The construction skills gap is no longer a future concern—it is a current operational reality. Nowhere is that more evident than in plant operations. Across…
