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Equivalent of 380,000 jobs at risk in UK due to critical digital skills shortage, research says
Published 30 January 2025
A significant digital skills shortage is posing a critical threat to the nation’s economic stability and growth.
Advance devolution with clearly defined powers for local skills policy innovation, research says
Published 3 December 2024
New research outlines steps the UK government and local partnerships can take to improve local skills policy and meet specific skills needs.
King's Speech: Universities hold the key to realising the aims of the ‘Take Back Control Bill’.
Published 17 July 2024
Associate Professor, Rebecca Riley, explains why universities hold the key to unlocking the potential of devolution and the 'Take Back Control Bill'.
New report outlines latest impacts of cost-of-living crisis for national and regional economies.
Published 18 July 2023
New report from the West Midlands Regional Economic Development Institute (WMREDI) reveals how the cost-of-living-crisis is impacting people and businesses.