IET welcomes Autumn Statement apprenticeship recognition, but ADEPT calls it disappointing for public services
The Institution of Engineering and Technology has welcomed the Government’s recognition of engineering apprenticeships in the Autumn Statement, and how they are important to fill critical skills gaps in the UK innovation and technology sector. Head of Policy Stephanie Baxter said that in addition to the £50m investment through the Apprenticeship Growth Sector Pilot announced […]
OBR report suggests 23% fuel duty rise
Although it wasn’t mentioned in the Chancellor’s Commons speech today, analysis of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s report into the autumn station suggests fuel duty could rise sharply next March. On page 57 or the 68-page document, the OBR report‘s “risks and uncertainties” section mentions the rise. The document says: “The planned 23 per cent […]
