Business Data
Business Outlook: The Institute of Directors Economic Confidence Index suggests underlying economic measures were either stable or worsened in December compared with directly before the November Budget, with employers preparing to lay off more staff as higher payroll...
20205-26 Apprenticeship funding rules (version 3)
The latest version of the 2025–26 apprenticeship funding rules (Version 3) has now been released, bringing important updates ahead of policy changes coming into effect in January 2026. While providers should review the full document, here’s a concise summary of what’s...
Government unveils new skills reforms to get Britain working
The UK Government has announced a major boost to skills development, with 50,000 more young people set to benefit from apprenticeships under new reforms designed to get Britain working. This is a golden opportunity for employers to strengthen their workforce and...