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From Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise
  • More businesses blazing the way for apprenticeships

    The Prime Minister has announced the businesses involved in the second phase of the successful apprenticeship trailblazer programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Apprenticeship trailblazers

    Matthew Hancock speaks at the Voice of Apprenticeships Conference, outlining a new round of apprenticeship trailblazers and updated guidance.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UKCES/Work Foundation skills conference

    Matthew Hancock's keynote speech at the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and Work Foundation conference on skills.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Four-generation workplaces on the rise as report reveals the future of work

    A ground-breaking report on the future of work has highlighted the dramatic changes UK workers can expect to see in the next 2 decades.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord Nash and Matthew Hancock write to Barnfield Federation

    A letter from Lord Nash and Matthew Hancock to the Barnfield Federation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Employers urged to take on trainees

    Hundreds of employers are now behind Traineeships, helping to unlock the potential of motivated young people who are not yet work ready.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Number of NEETS in England drops for all age groups between 16 to 24

    The proportion of young people aged 16 to 24 not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the lowest it has been since 2008.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Indian business angels to make first UK investment

    India’s largest business angels group is set to make its first investment in a UK start-up.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Millions unlocked to encourage the best to teach maths in further education

    Up to £20 million will be made available to encourage the brightest and the best to teach maths in further education.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ambitious small businesses given tailored expertise to grow

    The successful providers of the £2.6 million Mentor Challenge Fund were announced today (30 January 2014).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Skills survey shows job vacancies and skills shortages increase

    A sharp rise in skills shortages could be holding back the UK’s economic recovery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nuclear college to harness the power of skills training

    Britain’s next generation of nuclear power plants will be able to call on a new high-tech further education college to train their workforce.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Skills Summit: importance of technical and vocational training

    Skills Minister Matthew Hancock's marks the 70th anniversary of the Butler Reform Act, highlighting the importance of technical and vocational training.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Matthew Hancock speech on education technology at BETT show

    Skills Minister Matthew Hancock says technology is changing everything.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Launch of AAT's skills massive open online course

    Matthew Hancock talks about the contribution of technology to skills development in India.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Firms back Tech Levels - helping students compete in global race

    Vauxhall, Lovell, and Procter and Gamble endorse range of vocational courses

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New engineering qualifications for 14- to 16-year-olds

    Courses backed by Royal Academy of Engineering, JCB, Rolls-Royce and Siemens.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government sets out new support on Small Business Saturday

    Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock sets out the government’s offer to make it easier for small businesses to grow and create jobs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Figures confirm record numbers of apprenticeships

    More people than ever before are taking part in an apprenticeship, nearly 870,000 people were on an apprenticeship in 2012/13.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More small businesses benefiting as lending scheme hits 3 year high

    Small and medium-sized enterprises are increasingly able to secure bank loans supported by a government-backed scheme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government