by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News
International skills charity and SCTP member, NOCN Group, has released a report analysing the global construction skills landscape and its impact on the UK’s economic growth. The report highlights the challenges for the new Government in establishing Skills England...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News
Alison McGovern MP, Minister for Employment delivered a speech setting out how to get Britain’s labour market and economy working again. She stated, “The truth is, for any individual, you can look at the ups and downs of life and describe why they aren’t...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News
The new Labour Government has committed to reform the Apprenticeship Levy (introduced under the Conservatives in 2017) to allow businesses to use a to-be-determined portion of the levy pot on other skills training, through a new ‘Growth and Skills Levy’. This is a...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News
Labour’s proposal to allow businesses to use “up to 50 percent” of the apprenticeship levy for other types of training has been sidelined as ministers contend with budget constraints. The Department for Education (DfE) is forecasting a £40 million...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News
The UK recently convened leading nations, including the US and EU, for talks on tackling the growing threat of cyber-attacks, as new figures showed that nearly half of British businesses lacked the skills needed to protect against cyber-crime. The discussions, which...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News
UK consumer confidence dropped significantly in September, with the GfK Consumer Confidence Index falling by seven points to -20. Key indicators such as personal finances, economic outlook, and purchase intentions all showed notable declines compared to the previous...
