Anglo-Polish accord puts end to tax double-whammy for Poles working in the UK.
Skills shortages
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Education and skills secretary Alan Johnson has announced that the Mayor of London will lead a new skills and employment board to drive forward London's continuing economic growth.
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Fall in higher education take-up threatens Scotland's economy.
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Marine sector skills council launches skills blueprint for expanding business opportunities
by Mike Berryby Mike BerrySemta acts to ensure no skills crisis in marine industry.
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The UK is facing a shortage of skilled IT professionals following a sharp decline in the number of students taking the subject at university.
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Banks and building societies struggle to recruit professional and clerical staff
by dan thomasby dan thomasBanks and building societies are struggling with a severe shortage of clerical and professional staff, according to research.
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IT skills shortages fail to dent stability as wages continue to rise and resignations remain static.
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Sir Digby Jones says education system hasn't moved on for the past six years.
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Voluntary sector qualifications launched by the Institute of Leadership and Management
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryQualification to help managers motivate low-paid teams.
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The government has announced a £20m initiative to train more women to work in construction in the run-up up to the 2012 Olympics.
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Investors in People and Unionlearn, the TUC’s workplace learning arm, have signed an agreement to work together to promote learning and skills at work.
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McDonald’s is planning to launch a series of training schemes aimed at improving the basic skills of its employees who left school with few or no qualifications.
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A group of young people have won the right to 'dream' work placements as part of a drive by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to increase the skills level of school leavers
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UK employers are recruiting Indian engineering graduates and German apprentices to overcome shortage of young Britons seeking careers in industry, a study has revealed.