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UK financial services spread beyond London
The UK's financial services sector has created a quarter of a million jobs in a decade - more than half of them outside London - according to a new report.
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‘No Brexit curbs on skilled EU migrants’ say most Britons
Where does the British public stand on skilled migrants moving to the UK from the EU? A new poll released by think-tank, British Future, examines the opinions of both Leave and Remain voters.
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Changes to the Australian Temporary Skill Shortage visa
Australia is to replace the 457-visa program with a new Temporary Skill Shortage visa. The changes are aimed at providing tighter controls over migration and the hiring of skilled foreign workers.
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Boris Johnson sees technology in action at international school
Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson paid a visit to ACS Hillingdon International School to tour its new science facilities and see pupils working with robots and learning about coding.
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Calls for government action on ‘unequal’ work experience
The Youth Select Committee yesterday published its report into barriers faced by young people accessing work experience, calling for a better framework linked to the Industrial Strategy.
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Charting the future for girls will save the world
Following a year in the life of a headteacher, a school, its pupils and parents, Clarissa Farr’s new book paints a picture of what education is all about.
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Survey shows 'more overseas skills needed'
One of the UK's largest business groups has renewed calls for visa relaxations after its latest recruitment survey showed three-quarters of businesses were still encountering problems finding staff.
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England’s schools failing poor children, says OFSTED Chief
Outgoing Ofsted Chief, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has spoken out about how England’s schools are failing the nation’s disadvantaged children.
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STEM subjects: the key to employability
As the key to unlocking career prospects, STEM subjects are high on the national agenda. Fiona Murchie finds out how one international school is bringing the study of science to life for its students.
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Employers ‘desperate’ as pool of EU workers dries up
Concerns grow over the availability of suitable candidates as numbers of workers arriving from the EU continues to decrease amid Brexit fears, according to a survey by Manpower.
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High-skilled visa reforms demanded in UK
The UK talent pool in financial services will run dry without a more relaxed immigration system, William Russell, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, has warned.
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Migration downturn 'shocking' UK employers
The plunge in net migration to the UK has sent "shock waves" through companies in all sectors of the economy, according to the nation's leading human resources organisation.
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Preparing students for the changing global workforce
How are international schools meeting the challenge of providing a globally-minded education? How do they teach young people need to thrive in an ever-evolving workplace?
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Is careers advice in schools just a waste of time?
With National Careers Week under way, we take a look at current careers advice in schools and find out how the government’s Careers Strategy might help to shape the future and address the skills gap.
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On the horizon for UK business leaders
Innovation is at the heart of the UK government’s Industrial Strategy. What does the future of work look like and how will technology enable economic growth, investment and secure global markets?
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Job outlooks put talent back on agenda for 2018
A flurry of end-of-year surveys suggest 2018 will see the focus on talent tighten due to falling net migration, record-high employment rates and robust recruitment, despite economic uncertainty.
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UK approaching labour shortage for STEM related jobs
New research by EDF shows a growing need to increase the numbers of workers entering STEM based jobs over the next six years. The demand comes as a number of Baby Boomers face retirement.
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Letting off STEAM: international schools spark the imagination
With STEM subjects of increasing importance in a competitive world, we take a look at the initiatives in international schools around the world that are fuelling student ambition for technical careers.
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State schools in England to benefit from Government cash injection
On 4 September, Chancellor Sajid Javid announced the government's spending plans – with billions of pounds earmarked for the UK education sector over the next three years.
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EU Settlement Scheme passes three million
While more than three million EU nationals have already signed up for the EU Settlement Scheme, the government is encouraging those who have not yet registered under the Settlement Scheme, to do so.
