Skills & Learning

- 02 Oct 2026
Altum HR apprentice Christopher Brennan receives CIPD award commendation
The apprentice HR consultant was highly commended in the Michael Kelly Outstanding Student category, recognising how professional learning translates into...
- 01 Oct 2026
£2,000 apprenticeship hiring payment opens for non-levy employers in England
A new hiring payment supports eligible 16–24-year-old apprentices, with Cambridge Marketing College urging employers to use apprenticeships to develop practical...
- 01 Oct 2026
Training hours are not enough to prove adviser competence, says Redmill Advance
Employers should assess how learning changes performance, rather than relying on CPD totals, according to Redmill Advance founder David Tait.
- 01 Oct 2026
Ankura launches AI practice focused on workforce skills and redesigning work
The UK-based AI by Design practice will combine strategy, governance and workforce transformation, with Catriona Campbell leading the team.
- 29 Sep 2026
UK ranks 19th for AI and human skills readiness, Coursera finds
Coursera’s Global Skills Report highlights a gap between UK AI ambition and workforce readiness, despite rapid growth in AI security training.
- 29 Sep 2026
Recruiters must help shape local apprenticeship services, says REC
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation is calling for recruitment expertise to be included in plans to connect young people with local apprenticeship...
- 25 Sep 2026
Defence contractors pledge 40,000 annual opportunities for young people by 2030
Apprenticeships, work experience and jobs form part of a sector pledge, with a route for unsuccessful applicants to find other openings.
- 24 Sep 2026
CIPD urges Milburn Review to back Apprenticeship Guarantee and flexible jobs for young people
The CIPD is calling for 20,000 additional apprenticeships for 16- to 17-year-olds by 2029/30, alongside zero-hours reforms that protect flexible entry-level work.
- 24 Sep 2026
The Recruitment Guru shares Chaos to Clarity guides for agency owners
Two ebooks by Colin and Harrison Edge focus on building sales and recruitment pipelines and strengthening financial resilience in recruitment businesses.
- 24 Sep 2026
Workers need to learn how to question AI, not just use it, says skills expert
NCFE is urging employers to develop critical thinking alongside technical AI skills, as workplace adoption grows faster than formal training reaches staff.