Skills shortages

An education think-tank has revealed six essential future work skills anticipated to be most in-demand by employers in 2035.

The Specialist Crime Command, which deals with cyber threats, child sex exploitation, homicide, firearms, drugs and armed robbery is facing a recruitment crisis.

The home secretary Suella Braverman will call for UK businesses to train up British nationals in labour shortage areas in a bid to reduce immigration.

Young people are failing to access apprenticeships in some areas due to patchy support for the schemes, the IPPR has found.

The availability of candidates rose for the first time in just over two years in March, according to the latest Report on Jobs.

Investment in skills and businesses is vital if the UK is not to suffer a debilitating brain drain, say MPs.

Research finds 18% of organisations are being hindered by employee tech resistance and limited digital skills.

Hiring and talent acquisition professionals have grown in strategic importance as businesses get to grips with labour shortages and workforce...

The chancellor has confirmed plans to help get people back to work in his 2023 Budget, including the expansion of...

Wages have not risen to UK attract workers as a result of the move of a more controlled immigration system.

The UK's labour crisis could be exacerbated in the coming months by a concerted effort by state government officials to lure workers to Western Australia.

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A company that fixes smartphones has called for the creation of an official device repair apprenticeship.

Forty-three per cent of UK C-suite executives are focused on upskilling and reskilling their workforce, finds LinkedIn.

Employers’ expectations of pay awards have risen to a new high of 5%, according to the latest Labour Market Outlook...