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Laying the foundations for a skills-led recovery
29 January 2021
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Following the publication of the UK government’s Skills for jobs white paper, Greg Wade, UUK’s policy lead on innovation, growth, employability and skills, studies its proposals and makes the case for a ‘whole skills approach’.
Funding for adult learners will boost the UK's economic recovery
30 September 2020
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UUK's Julie Tam takes a look at the prime minister's announcement of a lifetime skills allowance, and what it means for the economy, society, and individuals.
General election 2019: what the parties say on higher education
27 November 2019
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UUK's Karmjit Kaur takes a look at the policy commitments on higher education in party manifestos ahead of the general election.
General election 2019: skills, jobs and opportunity
11 November 2019
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UUK's Karmjit Kaur on the policies that all parties should commit to, to ensure UK universities remain a global success story.
Higher education policy priorities for the new prime minister
31 July 2019
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UUK's Karmjit Kaur on how new Prime Minister Boris Johnson can can help maximise the role of universities for both his domestic and global ambitions.
Management degree apprenticeships: the UK’s engine room where overalls are not required
26 April 2018
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Petra Wilton of the Chartered Management Institute on why the Reform think-tank's recent criticism of degree apprenticeships is misplaced.
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