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Economic slowdown emphasising UK skills shortages 
[21/10/08 12:35]

Commenting on John Denham’s announcement today that £350 million will be offered to small businesses to help boost staff skills

TRAIN TO GAIN CELEBRATES TWO YEARS OF SUCCESS AS 100,000TH COMPANY SIGNS UP 

ome improvement retailer B&Q has become the 100,000th company to sign up to Train to Gain, as the flagship service marks its second year of helping to boost the nation’s skills.

Diplomas, alongside A-levels, will offer students and businesses a real opportunity 
[15/10/08 15:02]

The British Chambers of Commerce has today hosted a summit on education and skills to debate how we can best equip our young people with the relevant skills needed by business today and in the future.

Improvements in maths and English will please employers 
[21/08/08 17:00]

Commenting on today's GCSE results

Future of Britain's economy rests on the availability of science and maths skills 
[14/08/08 11:15]

Commenting on today's A-level results

Government has failed to cut apprenticeship bureaucracy 
[07/08/08 15:25]

Commenting on John Denham's announcement today that bureaucracy will be cut to help employers take on more apprentices

Apprenticeship plans must focus on work based learning 
[16/07/08 12:47]

Commenting on John Denham's announcement today, that all young people will be entitled to an apprenticeship

UK will become second division economic power without science and maths skills 
[01/07/08 00:01]

A report published tomorrow (Tuesday) by the University of Durham will reveal that students may be more likely to choose to study ‘easier’ subjects

Number of NEETs remains extremely worrying for business 
[19/06/08 12:09]

Responding to the 2007 statistics on participation in education, employment and training by 16-18 year olds released today

Employers support Train to Gain but the scheme is too bureaucratic 
[18/06/08 13:39]

Commenting on John Denham's announcement that Train to Gain funds have not been fully taken up by employers

Skills at the heart of welfare crucial but so too are assurances on training quality and cost 
[12/06/08 14:18]

Commenting on the joint paper released today by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills

Teachers' concerns over diplomas will worry business 
[02/05/08 16:12]

Commenting on the concerns of the National Association of Head Teachers over their ability to deliver the government's 14-19 diplomas

Teachers strike could cost businesses up to £68 million in lost working hours 
[24/04/08 00:01]

The British Chambers of Commerce has calculated that the teachers strike set for tomorrow could cost businesses up to £68 million in lost working hours.

Business alarmed that teaching community have concerns about ability to deliver diplomas 
[17/04/08 12:12]

Commenting on the concerns of the teaching community over the ability to deliver the government's 14-19 diplomas

Business-led focus to higher education is the correct course of action 
[14/04/08 14:18]

Commenting on the consultation to build better links between business and universities

The British Chambers of Commerce signs the Skills Pledge 
[26/03/08 20:36]

Today signed the Government's Skills Pledge at a signing ceremony with John Denham, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills.

Diplomas must be rigorous, of a high standard and applicable to the world of work 
[07/03/08 16:05]

Commenting on the Children, Schools and Families Secretary's announcement on diplomas today

BCC and fdf host a ministerial panel debate on skills development in UK SME sector 
[24/01/08 16:02]

Minister of State Bill Rammell attends to hear views from the business community