4 March 2021
Don't clap for carers - pay them more to help level up deprived places
Rosie Stock Jones writes for Radix and argues that if there was ever a moment to address the systematic problems with the social care system, it is now.
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3 March 2021
The Budget should have tackled the deep structural problems with apprenticeships
Until Sunak realises there’s a preference in the apprenticeship system for existing employees over young people, his Budget announcements won’t help, writes Andy Norman.
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1 March 2021
Five things CPP wants to see from the Budget
Don’t expect too much from this Budget, but the Chancellor can take decisions now that will pave the way for a brighter future.
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26 February 2021
Escape from Covidland? It is time for a generation-defining budget
The March Budget must show that the government understands the scale of the social and economic challenges ahead and the size of the policy response necessary.
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11 February 2021
Freeport free-for-all should focus on good jobs
If freeports are to be successful they must boost high value-added manufacturing and create new, good jobs above and beyond the tax reliefs applied to displaced economic activity.
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31 January 2021
It’s risky business to have an employer-dominated skills system
The Department for Education must put more faith in local leaders rather than employers if it wants the skills white paper to work, writes Andy Norman for FEWeek.
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