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SkillsTechRepublic AI

New York Imposes One-Year Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers

New York paused new hyperscale data center permits for up to one year while it studies grid, water, ratepayer, and community impacts. The post New York Imposes One-Year Moratori...

SkillsTechRepublic AI

Apple Intelligence Clears China Approval Hurdle as Alibaba and Baidu Set to Power AI Features

Apple Intelligence cleared a China approval hurdle, with Alibaba’s Qwen and Baidu set to support AI features for iPhone users in mainland China. The post Apple Intelligence Clea...

EmployersGOV.UK AI and skills

Private security regulator removes recognition of awarding body

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has given notice to the British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body (BIIAB) to terminate their recognition agreement.

PolicyGOV.UK AI and skills

First British-made artillery barrels delivered to Ukraine

First deliveries of British-made artillery barrels to Ukraine, under a £61 million contract supporting hundreds of UK jobs.

Provider MarketFE News

From Firefighter to Medic: Graduate Aaron Continues Lifesaving Journey

A former firefighter, who re-trained as a paramedic at the University of Sunderland, is set to continue his lifesaving career providing frontline emergency and urgent… From Fire...

Provider MarketDepartment for Education

DfE Update 15 July 2026

Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.

EmployersPersonnel Today

IT company cannot claw back £8k graduate training costs

The Court of Appeal has ruled that an IT company cannot force a graduate to repay over £8,000 in training costs. The post IT company cannot claw back £8k graduate training costs...

EmployersTraining Journal

TJ Newsflash 15 July – AI’s next phase depends on people and trust

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Why HR lags on AI, the skills employers really prize, Britain’s huge...

Provider MarketOfsted

Ofsted annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026 published

Ofsted has today published its annual report and accounts, covering the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

SkillsAvado

AI and the Future of Work: What’s Actually Happening to UK Jobs

AI is reshaping the UK labour market: job postings requiring AI skills are up 61% in a year, with wage premiums nearly tripling. Explore what's changing, and what it means for i...

PolicyGOV.UK apprenticeships

Department for Education non-executive appointments

Information about non-executive appointments to the Department for Education’s public bodies.

Private ProvidersBaltic Apprenticeships

Baltic Apprenticeships and Sheffield Hallam University Partner to Launch Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Pathway

The post Baltic Apprenticeships and Sheffield Hallam University Partner to Launch Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Pathway appeared first on Baltic Apprenticeships .

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