Apprenticeship Reform: Where are we now?

In 2015 the Department for Education set out its vision for English Apprenticeships following a review into the system, to increase the quality and quantity of apprenticeships through a transformational programme of change.

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Radical rail reforms launched by the government

The Railway sector is on track for the biggest shake-up to its model since the 90s after Whitehall recognised the need for a complete overhaul.

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Rail reforms from the government “need more detail”

After the government launched its ‘once-in-a-generation’ plan to reform the UK’s railways, a parliamentary watchdog has reported that the overhaul lacks detail and urgency. It has also questioned whether the government has the capacity to deliver the rail reforms. 

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Thirty towns are set to receive over £700 million in funding

Funding has been announced by the government for 30 towns across England to boost their local economies, create jobs and new homes, and improve local skills.

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£3 billion in funding for our NHS

A £3 billion hospital building programme was launched by the Health Secretary back in 2019. This new scheme proposed around 40 new hospitals built across England over the next ten years.

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Thurston Group attends Place North West’s Meet the Authorities event

Some of the team attended Place North West’s in person Meet the Authorities: Public-Private Partnerships event last week. Discussing how a strong economic recovery will depend on successful public-private partnerships.  

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Councils given funding to help with homelessness

The Government will provide up to £211.6 million in funding for councils across England to deliver over 2,700 Move-On homes. Their mission is to significantly reduce homelessness and provide support services so they don’t end up back on the street.

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