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Manufacturers’ trade organisation Make UK has this week, in collaboration with Sage, unveiled a 2030 Skills report entitled ‘2030 Skills: Closing the Gap’.

Following her criticism of chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng in the House of Commons on Friday, Labour shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has once again hit out at his policies set out in the mini-Budget.

The pound sterling fell to a record low in early Asia trading on Monday against the US dollar, stooping to $1.03 before a slight rise to around $1.06 on Monday morning, BST.

Earlier this year, the United Colleges Group held its annual Staff Awards, celebrating the achievements of the dedicated staff members of its two constituent colleges: the College of North West London and City of Westminster College.

Construction procurement and contracts specialist Adwoa Owusu-Banahene came onto our podcast to discuss why a joined-up approach will be needed to effectively deliver on the Local Skills Improvement Plans outlined in the government's Skills & Post-16 Education Act.

The government has this week made £49.4 million of funding available which will be used to support the development of fuel switching technology.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and intergovernmental relations minister, Nadhim Zahawi, will chair the first ever meeting of the newly established Islands Forum in Orkney on September 28, 2022.

In a week that opened with the funeral of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, St Cuthbert’s Care Nursing Homes worked with residents at its sites on the day to ensure that one of the nation’s most beloved leaders received a worthy send-off.

On Friday, chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his mini-Budget in the House of Commons, outlining significant changes to fiscal policy.

Alternative business finance provider Swishfund has enjoyed a remarkable growth trajectory since establishing in the Netherlands in 2016 and launching its UK operation two years later. In 2022, the business has continued to make a positive impact.

On Thursday, the Bank of England raised interest rates for the seventh consecutive time to 2.25 per cent in a bid to temper inflation. Meanwhile, ministers gave the green light for fracking to go ahead in England.

On Thursday, health secretary Therese Coffey will be outlining the government’s new initiative, 'Our Plan for Patients', which will improve access to GP appointments and other key services.

The year 2022 has been one of significant achievement for pan-European trading venue Spectrum Markets, as it welcomed independent investment bank Equita into its membership.

Registered social landlord, community benefit society and registered charity ng homes is holding a Community Networking Breakfast in Glasgow on September 30, 2022.