National Manufacturing Day

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging employers and training providers to support National Manufacturing Day 2026, as part of a wider Manufacturing Campaign running from 21 September to 2 October. On Thursday 24 September 2026, manufacturers across...

Closing the AI Skills Gap Starts With People, Not Hiring

There’s no shortage of conversation about the race for AI talent. Employers want people who can confidently use AI, and workers understand that AI skills are becoming increasingly important for their careers. The latest Indeed and YouGov survey confirms that demand is...

NEET at 16 or 17 Brings a 71% Chance of Being NEET Again by 21

Young people who are not in education, employment or training at 16 or 17 have a 71% chance of being NEET again in at least one year between the ages of 18 and 21, according to experimental research published by the DfE. For those NEET at both 16 and 17, that figure...