First apprentices starting on AI and automation practitioner apprenticeship. It's open to all employers and supporting drive to upskill millions … Continue reading AI apprenticeship to close digital skills gap holding back millions of workers
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New employer grant to boost quality in early years education
A new package of support will help early years settings strengthen their workforce and improve outcomes for children from the … Continue reading New employer grant to boost quality in early years education
Apprentices – not a reason to underpay!
Of the 491 recently shamed employers for breaching National Minimum Wage (NMW) by the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) audit … Continue reading Apprentices – not a reason to underpay!
Empowering disadvantaged pupils to reach university
Almost 10,000 high-achieving young people will receive letters from students at Kings College London encouraging them to consider a university … Continue reading Empowering disadvantaged pupils to reach university
40,000 to get skills in Technical Excellence Colleges
Tens of thousands of future construction workers to be trained up in high-demand construction skills by 2029, delivering growth and … Continue reading 40,000 to get skills in Technical Excellence Colleges
Red tape slashed to get more teachers into classrooms
Government cuts the duration of apprenticeships, opening up more training opportunities to get thousands of more teachers into the classroom. … Continue reading Red tape slashed to get more teachers into classrooms
Apprenticeships contribute £25bn to economy
New research shows apprenticeships contribute £25bn to England’s economy, with reforms announced during National Apprenticeship Week... Apprentices in England will … Continue reading Apprenticeships contribute £25bn to economy
10,000 more apprentices
Shorter and flexible apprenticeships and new English and maths requirements to boost skills and support employers Up to 10,000 more … Continue reading 10,000 more apprentices
Get Britain Working again
Unveiling the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall has published the Get … Continue reading Get Britain Working again
Apprenticeship Levy and Employment Allowance – connected entities
With the increase in employers National Insurance to 15% and the increased Employment Allowance to £10,500 alongside the removal of … Continue reading Apprenticeship Levy and Employment Allowance – connected entities
Apprenticeship overhaul for England – new growth and skills levy
Reforms to apprenticeship in England announced, alongside publication of first Skills England report highlighting nationwide skills gaps The government is … Continue reading Apprenticeship overhaul for England – new growth and skills levy
Top apprenticeship employers 2024
Large and small companies recognised for their apprenticeship programmes, creating opportunities and driving growth Public and private sector employers celebrated … Continue reading Top apprenticeship employers 2024
Skills England for opportunities and growth
New body launched to bring together key partners to meet the skills needs of the next decade across all regions. … Continue reading Skills England for opportunities and growth
Four facts about apprentice pay – Low Pay Commission
The following is based on a blog by the Low Pay Commision published 3rd May 2024. Apprenticeships are a great … Continue reading Four facts about apprentice pay – Low Pay Commission
Shamed for not paying minimum wage
524 businesses have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage Employers ordered to repay workers nearly £16 million, … Continue reading Shamed for not paying minimum wage
His Majesty King Charles III Green Apprenticeships
Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is responsible for decommissioning the first generation nuclear and research sites across the UK, ensuring all … Continue reading His Majesty King Charles III Green Apprenticeships
42 of 202 shamed employers breached minimum wage for apprentices!
In the shaming list of 202 employers who had failed to pay minimum wage to their employees and workers, 42 … Continue reading 42 of 202 shamed employers breached minimum wage for apprentices!
Employer Bulletin – June 2023
Introduction HMRC have issued the June 2023 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance … Continue reading Employer Bulletin – June 2023
April 2023 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the April 2023 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to … Continue reading April 2023 Employer Bulletin
National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
For pay periods starting on or after Saturday 1st April 2023, the National Living Wage and Nation Minimum Wage are … Continue reading National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
Prisoners start as apprentices
Prisoners at open prisons in England are to start high-quality apprenticeships at big name employers thanks to change in law … Continue reading Prisoners start as apprentices
Making the apprenticeship system simpler
Over the past 5 years it is claimed that apprenticeships have been transformed into a high-quality skills programme for learners … Continue reading Making the apprenticeship system simpler
National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
The ‘Build the Future’ theme returns for its second year, with over 1,200 events taking place across England to showcase the … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Week theme ‘Build the Future’ announced for 2022
The theme of “Build the Future” continues for its second National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which will take place between 7th … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week theme ‘Build the Future’ announced for 2022
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022
On the 21st October 2021, the UK government indicated approval of the Low Pay Commission recommendation for the uplifting of … Continue reading National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022
Plan for Jobs
HM Treasury have published A progress update setting out how the Plan for Jobs has supported millions of people, and … Continue reading Plan for Jobs

























