Technology is rapidly changing the workplace whilst adult participation in education at its lowest in two decades.

FURTHER REFORM URGENTLY NEEDED FOR EFFECTIVE #APPRENTICESHIP LEVY Urgent steps must be taken by Government to reform the Apprenticeship Levy in England, so firms can offer more of the high-quality training they need to succeed.  That’s according to a new CBI report, ‘Learning on the job: Improving the Apprenticeship Levy.’

EDUCATION SYSTEM LEAVING YOUNG PEOPLE UNPREPARED FOR MODERN WORLD Character and broader skills need greater emphasis in education

TWO THIRDS OF FIRMS CAN’T FILL DIGITAL ROLES –  CBI/TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES REPORT

Economic activity remained muted in the three months to January, in line with the weak momentum reported by the CBI Growth Indicator. The UK labour market, meanwhile, remained remarkably strong, which supported faster real pay growth.