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A week that begins the road to Kazan and so much more!

Number one international competition of the year: the Skills Olympics taking place in Kazan, Russia.

Our work can help make a success of the Baker clause

Baker clause, representing a breakthrough for careers advice and the skills sector in England, is not fulfilling its promise says new IPPR report.

Our five-point plan to boost social mobility as a priority for 2019

Newly published Social Mobility Barometer underlines why everyone involved in education needs to prioritise ensuring young people from all backgrounds reach their potential.

Tackling technical education snobbery head on is vital for economic success

Damian Hinds, made a vitally important contribution to the case for a new and better approach towards technical education.

British hospitality is best, so let’s serve up some new perceptions on careers to help fill looming skills gaps

Hospitality industry has enviable growth and strong employment, but needs to successfully insulate against new labour market challenges.

Being ‘young people ready’ is the answer to tech skills challenges

PM calls for investment ‘in the future of the next generation by giving them a chance to develop their skills and begin a rewarding career’.

Making your college world-class: WorldSkills UK competitions and quality outcomes

Colleges are working harder than ever to ensure the UK’s talent pipeline is able to address skills shortages and kick-start young people’s careers.

Our future is driving productivity through skills and tech

Chancellor's Budget focussed on the productivity challenge and embracing the future, a philosophy that underpins WorldSkills UK's own programme.

Celebrating our grassroots network

In three weeks’ time we will be back at the home of UK skills competitions, Birmingham’s NEC, for our national finals WorldSkills UK LIVE.

Levy change and Team UK mindset can help us adapt to new migration realities

What does the MAC's report's recommendation mean - that EU citizens' post-Brexit access to the UK should change?

Team UK: the new generation of high flyers

Team UK was in Parliament for its send-off reception before the team heads to Budapest later this month for EuroSkills, Europe’s biggest skills contest.

Exam results are in – and now, your country needs you!

A huge 'well done' to students across the UK, whatever route you have chosen next!