Organisations set to increase AI investment by more than 25% in 2025
According to data from Freshworks, only 4% of UK organisations plan to reduce their AI investment this year.
87% of data analysts have better job satisfaction due to AI, research reveals
According to Alteryx's 2025 State of the Data Analyst report, over 95% of data analysts in banks have seen an uplift in their role’s strategic impact due to investments in AI.
Government invests £600m to train over 60,000 construction workers
This initiative aims to address skills shortages and support the construction of 1.5 million homes.
IBM backs plans to diversify UK cyber sector
IBM have agreed to partner with the DSIT, and the NCSC, to provide the online platform for the CyberFirst Girls competition.
NRS opens 40 apprenticeship opportunities to support UK nuclear skills
These roles provide practical learning experiences alongside training for college-based study.
Simplify recruits 82 trainee conveyancers to new training programme
The programme is designed to train and develop the next generation of conveyancers, focusing on skills, technology.
Avado introduces CIPD Level 5 plus for HR professionals and qualifications
The Plus package provides a range of valuable extras to help learners develop deeper HR expertise and practical skills.
First Bus opens Colchester learning centre to boost employee skills
This centre is part of a learning initiative developed with Unite the Union, which supports both vocational and non-vocational training.
Secondary school teacher recruitment nearly 40% below target, report finds
The Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2025 warned that under-recruitment is likely to continue into 2025/26, raising concerns.
Government defence spending must focus on skills development – Engineering by Murray
STEM industries have been plagued by a shortage of technical engineers for several years, with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers warning of a workforce crisis.
Knowsley Council offers funding to boost local apprentice hiring
To qualify for the Apprenticeship Grant, recruits must be Knowsley residents and hired through the Knowsley Apprentice team.
BMA begins legal action over Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians exam
222 were doctors told they had passed the Part 2 Written Examination in September 2023 when they had failed.
