UK AI Investment Plans for 2026 Threatened by Skills Gap
A third of UK businesses plan AI investment in 2026, but more firms prioritise staff training, highlighting a critical skills shortage. Read the full analysis.
A third of UK businesses plan AI investment in 2026, but more firms prioritise staff training, highlighting a critical skills shortage. Read the full analysis.
New data reveals London's severe construction skills shortage is delaying new builds and forcing buyers to older homes. Discover the impact on the capital's housing targets.
Australian police confirm the alleged Bondi Junction shooters did not receive training in the Philippines. Read the full investigation details and security implications.
Ken Neville's heart stopped during a cardiac arrest. Thanks to rapid paramedic response, he recovered to celebrate Christmas with his family. Learn life-saving skills.
As AI disrupts entry-level office roles, a severe labour shortage in the UK construction industry offers lucrative, future-proof opportunities for young people. Discover the data behind the shift.
A little-known police training programme is helping to reduce fatal overdoses across the United States. Discover how Crisis Intervention Training changes law enforcement's approach to addiction.
Asylum seekers in Croydon are learning vital construction skills to gain employment and leave temporary hotel accommodation. A local initiative provides training and qualifications, fostering integration and hope.
The UK government unveils its new paid military gap year scheme for under-25s, aiming to boost defence recruitment amid rising global threats. Discover the details and how it works.
A community workshop in Mitcham is helping asylum seekers escape hotel isolation by teaching construction skills and offering a path to employment. Discover how this initiative is building futures.
Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, accuses tech firms of 'sociopathic greed' after being barred from the US. Exclusive details on the legal battle.
Scarlett Moffatt's flawless Cha Cha won the Strictly Christmas Special, but her dance training highlights the abuse faced by trained celebrities on the main series. Discover the debate.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe calls for clarity on the club's long-term stadium and training ground projects, admitting he likely won't be in charge to see them completed. Read his full statement.
The European Commission vows a decisive reaction after the US imposed 'unjustified' visa bans on five Europeans involved in online content regulation. Read the latest on the escalating transatlantic row.
Emmanuel Macron and the EU condemn US visa bans targeting European architects of digital regulations, accusing Washington of 'coercion and intimidation' in a major transatlantic rift. Read the full story.
Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken has been found dead in Italy. The 27-year-old was at a pre-Winter Olympics training camp. Read the full story.
Magic Circle law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer introduces a new resilience programme for its Gen Z trainees, aiming to equip them with tools to manage workplace pressures and improve mental wellbeing. Discover how the legal sector is adapting.
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
The US military will cease shooting live pigs and goats for battlefield medic training, replacing it with advanced simulators. Discover the details of this policy shift championed by animal rights advocates.
New research reveals a stark warning for UK accountants: technical prowess alone won't secure career advancement. Discover why communication and leadership are now non-negotiable.
As AI reshapes the workplace, human skills like critical thinking and communication are your key to career growth. Discover the three skills to master in 2026.
A new £20m government strategy aims to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. Teachers will be trained to identify and challenge misogynistic attitudes in schools.
A new £20m government strategy aims to halve violence against women and girls. Teachers will be trained to spot early signs of misogyny and teach about healthy relationships.
The government unveils a £20m package to train teachers in identifying early signs of misogyny and teaching healthy relationships, aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay and training posts, as letters reveal a growing rift with consultants and concerns over the NHS's future. Read the full analysis.
The UK is set to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ education and training scheme in 2027-28, securing a 30% discount. Discover how students and apprentices can benefit.
Two London men face terrorism charges for allegedly attending a Hezbollah training camp in Lebanon. Read the latest on the investigation and court proceedings.
Pat McFadden unveils a new youth guarantee and apprenticeship funding priority to combat the 50% rise in young people not in work or training. The plan aims to reverse a decade of decline.
Police allege the Bondi Beach attackers travelled to the Philippines for training before the ISIS-inspired shooting that killed 16. Read the latest investigation details.
Resident doctors in England will strike after rejecting the government's offer, citing a critical jobs crisis and real-terms pay cuts. Read why they demand respect and action.
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.