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From classroom to construction site: can 100,000 opportunities a year fix Britain's youth skills gap?

New Industrial Strategy Jobs Plans promise 22,400 under-25 apprenticeships a year in professional services and 40,000 construction placements. The ambition is welcome — but colleges, employers and local partnerships will decide whether it becomes a genuine route into the green economy.

22 October 2026 · 6 min read

From classroom to construction site: can 100,000 opportunities a year fix Britain's youth skills gap?

Climate & Environment

The Cost of Climate Delay Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore

The latest UN emissions assessment raises a difficult question for governments and businesses: how much longer can ambitious climate promises coexist with decisions that undermine them?

22 October 2026 · 5 min read

The Cost of Climate Delay Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore

Education

UK Government Unveils Digital Jobs Plan To Create 200,000 Entry-Level Opportunities

A new government strategy aims to expand access to technology careers, strengthen artificial intelligence skills and help employers address growing workforce demands over the next decade.

22 October 2026 · 5 min read

UK Government Unveils Digital Jobs Plan To Create 200,000 Entry-Level Opportunities

Education

University Of Nottingham Secures £20 Million To Drive Clean Energy Innovation And Job Creation

Three new research and innovation projects could generate up to £340 million for the East Midlands economy, support 1,775 jobs and accelerate the development of low-carbon technologies.

16 October 2026 · 5 min read

University Of Nottingham Secures £20 Million To Drive Clean Energy Innovation And Job Creation

Education

Great British Railways Announces Derby Headquarters And 600 New Apprenticeships

A new £151 million economic boost is expected for the East Midlands as plans for Great British Railways' headquarters move forward, bringing hundreds of jobs and new opportunities for young people.

16 October 2026 · 6 min read

Great British Railways Announces Derby Headquarters And 600 New Apprenticeships

Science

Brain-Inspired AI Chip Technology Could Significantly Reduce Energy Consumption

A University of Aberdeen student is developing a new approach to artificial intelligence computing that mimics the human brain, potentially reducing energy demand and supporting the development of more sustainable technology.

15 October 2026 · 6 min read

Brain-Inspired AI Chip Technology Could Significantly Reduce Energy Consumption