16 to 18 English and Maths Progress Measure Qualifications

English and maths progress measures for 16-19 year olds will be introduced for the QAR reporting year 2024/5, for the first time since 2018/19. The DfE has published a guide to the progress measure and also an additional document which defines the qualifications in...

Jobs Plans Put Onus on Employers to Hire Within UK

Employers who recruit skilled workers from abroad will be asked to prove their sector invests enough in training for domestic workers. Last week, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), an arm’s-length public body, published a draft “temporary shortage list” of...

Youth Unemployment Statistics

The House of Commons library has published the latest statistics on youth unemployment in the UK as well as comparisons with other OECD countries.

ONS Labour Market Statistics October 2025

The Office for National Statistics has published the October 2025 Labour Market Statistics. The figures show a 75.1% employment rate while vacancy numbers fall for the 39th consecutive period. Analysis and comment is available from the Institute of Employment Studies,...