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Published:
14 March 2012
British Council responds to Migration Watch allegations
The British Council has rebuffed suggestions from Migration Watch UK that it is trying to undermine the Government’s efforts to restrict abuse of international student visas.
Published:
14 March 2012
Tourism trade body calls on the Government to cut red tape for visitors to UK
A trade body for the tourism industry has called on the UK Government to make it easier for UK businesses to attract tourists from countries like India and China.
Published:
28 February 2012
Twin Group welcome government report calling for more internships
Twin Group have welcomed a government-backed report calling for undergraduates to be offered internship placements to boost their employability.
Published:
27 February 2012
China sends most international students to UK
China has topped the list of non-EU countries sending students to UK higher education institutions (HEIs) for the academic year 2010/11, according to new research.
Published:
07 February 2012
REC welcomes political support for apprenticeships
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has welcomed the support being shown for apprenticeships by the three main political parties ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2012.
Published:
31 January 2012
Independent training providers delighted by growth in apprenticeships
Independent education and training providers have welcomed results indicating a large increase in the number of people in the UK successfully completing apprenticeship courses.
Published:
23 January 2012
Gap trips focused on skills or volunteering
This year will see huge numbers of young people doing short gap trips focused on skills training or volunteer projects, according to STA Travel.
Published:
17 January 2012
Government Work Programme referral numbers ‘unacceptable’
The government has been criticised for not referring enough people in receipt of Employment Support Allowance to the Work Programme.
Published:
17 January 2012
MigrationWatch overstates problem of ‘bogus students’
Estimates that “bogus students” cost taxpayers £500m every year by illegally working in the UK have been heavily criticised by a Guardian commentator.
Published:
11 January 2012
Graduates have “little chance” of job without work experience
Work experience is more important than ever before for graduates looking to get a foot on the career ladder, according to new job market research.
