Jordan Burke has urged large firms to “use it or lose it” as Government reforms mean many businesses could miss out on apprenticeships funding.
New European investment data highlights continued barriers for women founders and investors, with Central and Eastern Europe lagging behind on diversity and access to venture capital.
The Government has confirmed that the funding model for careers advisers in England will be reformed, following criticism from MPs.
Skipton Business Finance has provided a £450,000 Confidential Invoice Discounting facility to support the expansion and acquisition plans of Birmingham-based recruitment firm EA First.
The Female Founders report, developed by Charles Stanley in partnership with Beauhurst, found that the number of female-founded businesses has more than doubled over the past decade, yet growth opportunities remain constrained.
The funding is set to help people build skills, improve wellbeing and access new opportunities.
The funding is part of the Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, which aims to reduce economic inactivity and youth unemployment.
The fund supports projects to improve productivity, working conditions and resilience in sectors from social care, childcare, retail, leisure and hospitality.
The platform lets candidates create an anonymous profile and see job opportunities, while employers can search for candidates based on skills and values.
Manchester-based Northbuild Recruitment has received a £1m invoice discounting facility from Cynergy Business Finance to support its continued growth.
A report by the National Foundation of Educational Research found that 90% of jobs across all sectors will need higher-level skills by 2035.
This move supports the Government’s aim to channel more pension savings into national infrastructure and private businesses.