The Turing Scheme, which has been designed by the UK Government to provide global opportunities in education and training for students, has opened applications for schools, colleges and universities for the second year of the scheme.

When Selfridges first opened its doors in 1909, it drew crowds by turning shopping into an adventure, using theatre and innovation. Bleriot’s monoplane was displayed there fresh from its maiden Channel crossing and John Logie Baird chose the store to first demonstrate television to the public.

Private Finance initiative (PFI) contracts have been and will be with us for some considerable time but there’s an ever-increasing number of PFI contracts now set to expire.

We were excited to host the launch of an important research report in March that examined why there’s a divide between the access that disadvantaged students have to great teachers compared to those at more advantaged schools.

As retail – and the role of tech within it – fast evolves, skill sets, training needs and career paths need to adapt at the same pace. In what skills must we invest to grow the retailers of tomorrow and make retail a career that attracts the very best?

One of the things that caught my eye in the Institute of Customer Services UK’s (UKSCI) most recent report on customer satisfaction was the suggestion that a growing number of customers are prepared to pay more for improved service.

It may only be 2022, but in this decade the world is already proving to be a very different place to the decade before.

Improve pupil outcomes and staff retention by developing highly skilled, motivated teachers

Teachers are the foundation of the education system; their work can transform a student’s performance, outcomes and chances in life.

Over the past five years apprenticeships have been transformed into a high-quality skills programme for learners and employers ensuring accessibility for all.