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National Apprenticeship Week: “An apprenticeship gave me the confidence to change my life”

National Apprenticeship Week: “An apprenticeship gave me the confidence to change my life”

A mature student has praised the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre apprenticeship staff and his employer for helping to ‘reorientate and change’ his life after struggling with his mental health.

Make UK's open day futureproofs careers for young people, offering 300+ apprenticeships

Make UK's open day futureproofs careers for young people, offering 300+ apprenticeships

To help young people in the Midlands secure well-paid careers, Make UK is hosting an open day at its Technology Hub in Aston, Birmingham from 10am-2pm on 12 February, as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

UK could become world leader of seabed heating technology

UK could become world leader of seabed heating technology

Coastal towns could be heated by warmth taken from the seabed – and the UK could be a pioneer for the technology, due to its long coastline, rich in shallow geothermal energy, say researchers.

Minister for Industry makes flying visit to Made Smarter-backed aerospace manufacturer

Minister for Industry makes flying visit to Made Smarter-backed aerospace manufacturer

Minister for Industry Lee Rowley visited an aerospace manufacturer to see the positive impact of new technology and digital skills introduced with support from Made Smarter.

Record increase in global gas prices sees energy price cap for British households skyrocket by 54%

Record increase in global gas prices sees energy price cap for British households skyrocket by 54%

Ofgem has announced that the energy price cap will increased by a staggering £693 from 1 April in a move that is expected to force millions into fuel poverty for the first time.

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