Tired stereotypes of the long-term sick have returned
To reduce the rise in economic inactivity, people need holistic support not punitive sanctions.
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To reduce the rise in economic inactivity, people need holistic support not punitive sanctions.
ByHundreds of millions in Apprenticeship Levy money has gone back to the Treasury, exacerbating staffing shortages in the NHS, police…
ByUnspent Apprenticeship Levy funds mean employers like the NHS and police have lost out on a potential 30,000 new workers.
ByEmpowering leaders to value women in science, technology, engineering and maths is crucial.
ByThe Skills Minister doesn't agree with calls to spend the levy on other skills.
ByOlder workers have valuable skills and experience. Why do we let them leave their jobs so easily?
ByKeir Starmer has pledged to boost social mobility, but the success of previous interventions is mixed.
ByThe shadow skills minister on Labour's jobs agenda, reforming apprenticeships, and valuing creative subjects.
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