Landmark Reforms to Transform Post-16 Education and Training
Landmark reforms that will transform post-16 education and training, boost skills and get more people into work, have been published by Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson. The Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper enshrines the Prime Minister’s new Lifetime Skills Guarantee,…
COP26 calls for groups to bring climate summit to life
Applications have now opened to help shape the COP26 venue in Glasgow ahead of the crucial climate change talks later this year. Businesses, civil society, academia, trade unions, indigenous groups, and young people have the opportunity to bring climate action…
An introduction from the new Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng
The Brexit transition period is over and now is the time to seize the opportunities ahead. I am delighted to have been appointed Business Secretary. The last year has been extremely challenging for millions of businesses. There is, however, cause…
Your thoughts on your organisation’s future talent.
The Education and Skills Funding Agency is keen to make sure the Government’s wider skills offers continue to meet the needs of employers and are attractive to employers. Employing organisations are asked to anonymously share their views on existing skills…
Update on all apprenticeship schemes during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 4 January 2021 confirming a new national lockdown, a new version of the Apprenticeship Programme response to COVID-19 has been published. The new guidance can found on the apprenticeship programme response page. As ever,…
Keep Your Business Moving Post-Brexit
The UK has now agreed a deal with the EU and rules for doing business have changed. Businesses must act now to ensure they are prepared. To support firms, the Business Department has launched a series of new, on demand…
New regulator established to ensure construction materials are safe
Following recommendations in the Dame Judith Hackitt Review, a new national construction products regulator has been set up to ensure that homes are built from safe materials. The regulator for construction products will have the power to remove any product…
Reducing Employment Practices Liability Risks
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) is a critical type of cover that provides various protection for policyholders. Employers face a variety of risks related to employment practices liability claims. These claims became more common every year in the UK between…
The transition period has ended and new rules are here – Act now to keep your business moving
The transition period has ended and the UK has left the EU customs union and single market and now enjoys a zero tariffs, zero quotas relationship with the EU as an independent trading nation. Following the signing of the UK…
Is your website working hard enough for you?
As the pandemic rumbles on, it has never been more important to have an effective digital presence for your business. Your website is a critically important window to the world: the place you share your message, merchandise your products, and…
Is your business ready for changes at the end of the year?
The transition period is ending on 31st December and there will be no extension. The UK will no longer be part of the EU Customs Union and Single Market. This means that, regardless of whether we reach a free trade…
Tranisition Readiness Flyer Available
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have produced a flyer on Transition Readiness from the Business Secretary. It provides some general advice on what businesses must do after the transition period ends on 31 December 2020. All business…
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