tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Skills England2026-06-01T09:31:49+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-report-sets-out-action-to-address-key-skills-gaps2026-06-01T09:31:49+01:00Landmark report sets out action to address key skills gapsSkills England has published its first Annual Skills Report, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of current and future skills demand across Englandtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/simpler-shared-system-for-describing-skills-needs-launched2026-05-11T16:00:00+01:00Simpler, shared system for describing skills needs launchedThe UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), a new national framework, is a significant step forward in how we think about and discuss skills in the UK.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-apprenticeship-unit-to-supercharge-battery-manufacturing2026-03-24T13:54:00+00:00New apprenticeship unit to supercharge battery manufacturingNew battery manufacturing apprenticeship unit developed, following rapid consultation with employers and sector experts, to support UK's growing battery sector.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ai-apprenticeship-to-close-digital-skills-gap-holding-back-millions-of-workers2026-03-17T12:00:00+00:00AI apprenticeship to close digital skills gap holding back millions of workersFirst apprentices starting on AI and automation practitioner apprenticeship. It's open to all employers and supporting drive to upskill millions by 2030.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/free-ai-training-for-all-as-government-and-industry-programme-expands-to-provide-10-million-workers-with-key-ai-skills-by-20302026-01-28T00:01:00+00:00Free AI training for all, as government and industry programme expands to provide 10 million workers with key AI skills by 2030Every adult in the UK is eligible to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical AI skills for work.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-qualifications-to-tackle-nhs-skills-shortage2025-12-12T00:01:02+00:00New qualifications to tackle NHS skills shortageNew qualifications in MedTech to tackle 145,000 skills shortage and ease NHS pressures.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/skills-england-unveils-roadmap-for-local-skills-to-drive-growth2025-11-18T00:00:00+00:00Skills England unveils 'roadmap' for local skills to drive growthDevelopment of second round of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is now underway. New guidance to steer the process has been launched by Skills England.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/help-for-uk-businesses-to-fill-400bn-ai-skills-gap2025-11-04T12:24:14+00:00Help for UK businesses to fill £400bn AI skills gapNew report exposes major AI skills gap holding UK businesses back - but 3 new tools launched will help unlock up to £400bn growth potential by 2030.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/skills-england-priorities-for-2025-to-20262025-10-27T00:00:00+00:00Skills England priorities for 2025 to 2026A letter from The Rt Hon Pat McFadden, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to the joint chief executives of Skills England.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/skills-england-priorities-2025-to-20262025-06-02T10:05:25+01:00Skills England priorities 2025 to 2026A letter from Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, to the joint chief executives of Skills England.