These articles were categorised when the skills agenda was controlled by the Department for Education & Skills, from 2001 to 2007. Subsequently the government department responsible for skills is the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS).
It is evident that the recent election was not so much about core issues, such as skills, but more about...
The Liberal Democrats have joined the Labour and Conservative parties in announcing a re-shuffle.In moves most relevant to HR, Norman...
The new ministerial team was confirmed today at the Department for Education and Skills.
Sainsbury’s has embarked on a major cull of jobs at its struggling banking arm.
The election is over and Labour lost a lot of ground as the party saw its majority slashed.
The government's five-year education strategy for children and learners risks failure because of plans to cut a third of staff in the Department for Education and Skills (DfES), the PCS union has warned.
The Adult Learning Inspectorate is known for putting the needs of the learner first. However, its days could now be numbered
Business has welcomed the government’s new skills initiative, but employers will need to be convinced of its credibility when it...
Skills shortages in the UK are now affecting the nation's ability to win and keep contracts in a global marketplace.
The government has announced its support for an employer-backed action plan to ensure that businesses have access to the IT...
The government is to help millions to get the skills they need to get into work, get better jobs and...
The CBI has urged all political parties to champion its "pro-growth, pro-jobs" cause in the run-up to the next general election.
The British Chambers of Commerce has warned that greater investment on language learning in schools will not stop young people leaving school without the necessary language skills for business.
Council supports continuous learning and development for its employees
Education minister confrims that postgrad trainee teachers will be liable for the same fee charges as undergraduates
