The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, today delivered the government’s Spring Statement. The government is also expected to announce the outcome of the Spending Review in June. This will give an overview of each government department’s day-to-day spending to 2028/29, and capital expenditure until 2029/30.
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In part two of his blog on training and competence assurance, Cogent Skills Associate Clint Devine discusses what effective training looks like in the high hazard sector
Biopharmaceuticals and medical technology key in driving demand for talent. New research has revealed up to 70,000 additional jobs will be needed in the UK …
Cogent Skills Associate Clint Devine explores laying the foundations for training and competence assurance in part 1 of this blog
As competition in the science industry intensifies, staying ahead means building a skilled, innovative and loyal workforce. Apprenticeships can be the ideal solution to address …
We sat down with Mark Bolan, Apprenticeship Coordinator and Exams Invigilator at Cogent Skills, to learn more about his role, the challenges he’s faced, and …
Demand for higher level apprenticeships grew significantly across the science sector over a five-year period – to almost one-fifth of starts – demonstrating how employers value using them to upskill their workforce.
There are a number of important development on the horizon for the year ahead and science employers should be aware of them and their implications …
At the end of last year, the government announced the outcome of the rapid review of post-16 qualifications. Ministers had previously committed to clarifying the …
Last week, Westminster hosted the Nuclear Industry Association’s Nuclear Week in Parliament, a high-profile event featuring over 20 learn and explore sessions attended by more …
Report calls for Hydrogen Skills Academy to be established with industry support Industry leaders in the clean energy economy have today launched a plan to …
National Apprenticeship Week 2025: Celebrating Pathways to Success in Science and Manufacturing As National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2025 approaches, we’re preparing for a fantastic opportunity …
