35% of UK financial firms do not have an apprenticeship scheme – Davies
85% of respondents believed apprenticeship schemes helped build loyalty between participants and their organisation.
60% of workforce needs upskilling by 2030, says World Economic Forum
Broadening digital access was identified as the most transformative trend, with 60% of businesses expecting it to reshape their operations.
Future of jobs report 2025: 78 million new job opportunities by 2030 but urgent upskilling needed to prepare workforces
The Future of Jobs Report 2025 from the World Economic Forum predicts a net gain of 78 million new jobs by 2030 but warns that urgent action is needed to close skills gaps and prepare workforces for sweeping changes driven by technology, demographics, and economic pressures.
O’Reilly report reveals rising interest in AI and security, declining usage of traditional programming languages
O’Reilly’s Technology Trends for 2025 report shows a surge in AI learning, a decline in traditional programming languages, and a growing focus on security skills.
Regional Employment Councils launched to help offenders find work
The Government has launched regional Employment Councils to support offenders serving sentences in the community into work, with backing from major employers including Greggs, Iceland and COOK.
Kleek Apprenticeships opens new hair academy in Camden
Specialist hair and beauty training provider Kleek Apprenticeships has opened a new hair academy in Camden, marking its sixth location and enhancing its presence across the South-East.
AI education demand surges as over half of Brits plan to self-learn
Over half of Brits (52%) plan to educate themselves about artificial intelligence, as AI is expected to dominate technology over the next decade, reveals Bosch’s Tech Compass 2025 survey.
HR leaders prioritise AI pilots over reskilling despite workforce risks
A new survey by The Conference Board reveals that while AI adoption accelerates, only 7% of HR leaders are actively reskilling roles most impacted by AI.
UK skills inequalities wider than in most of Europe, warns new report
The UK faces larger regional skills inequalities than many European countries, with stark gaps in education levels between different areas holding back economic growth, according to new research from Learning and Work Institute.
Employers urge Government to prioritise workforce in industrial strategy
Employers are calling on the Government to prioritise workforce issues and deliver a cohesive approach to skills, productivity, and taxation in its forthcoming industrial strategy, Invest 2035.
Businesses call on Government for consistency on policy and funding
Leading enterprise organisations, including the National Enterprise Network, are urging the Government to move away from frequent changes in business support policy and funding.
Scottish staff crying out for re-training, but employers aren’t listening
Scottish workers are asking for more training and development to improve their productivity, but employers aren’t providing sufficient support, according to new data from recruitment firm Robert Half.
