A complicated funding model for apprenticeships means we miss the people we need February 9, 2023 The number of new apprentices is on the rise, but the number of people actually finishing their courses is falling, as young people are put off by low wages and low quality courses, writes Simon Eaves
England drop Ben Youngs ahead of Italy Six Nations Test February 8, 2023 England Rugby’s most capped man Ben Youngs has been dropped from the national side’s squad ahead of this week’s round two Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham Stadium. The Leicester Tigers scrum-half made his 122nd appearance when he came off the bench in England’s Calcutta Cup loss to Scotland at the weekend. Youngs, 33, [...]
Covid loan crisis as taxpayers foot £4.4bn bill to cover losses with more still owed in arrears or defaults February 8, 2023 The cost of Covid-era loan losses to the taxpayer could total £11bn, according to figures released by the British Business Bank British banks have already been paid £4.4bn to cover losses including fraud with more in arrears or default. Of the £77bn issued across three different loan schemes, according to figures published , £4.4bn has [...]
Convicted: Ex Labour MP Jared O’Mara guilty of fraud to fund cocaine habit – while in office February 8, 2023 A former Labour MP has been found guilty of making fraudulent expenses claims to fund a cocaine habit while in office. Jared O’Mara was convicted of six counts of fraud after trying to claim around £24,000 of taxpayers’ money for his “extravagant lifestyle”. The 41-year-old, who represented the constituency of Sheffield Hallam from 2017 to [...]
Brexit: UK Supreme Court rules Northern Ireland Protocol is lawful February 8, 2023 The UK Supreme Court has ruled the Northern Ireland Protocol is lawful, rejecting a legal challenge to the Brexit process. The legality of the contentious trading arrangements has been challenged by a collective of unionists and Brexiteers. Judge Lord Stephens said in his ruling: “The most fundamental rule of UK constitutional law is that Parliament, [...]
Poor educational outcomes for today’s children could create a future wave of crime February 8, 2023 Children who started back at school post-pandemic lost valuable life skills, and if we don’t make up for it quickly, it could mean more deprivation - and crime - in Britain, writes Paul Ormerod.
Me? A Bank CEO?: First Direct’s boss on his unusual route to the top February 7, 2023 CEO of First Direct Chris Pitt speaks with City A.M.’s Editor Andy Silvester about his unusual route to the top of the bank and setting his sights on even loftier ambitions for Britain’s young people First Direct boss Chris Pitt and I are walking down towards City A.M.’s offices near Monument. It’s a walk down [...]
Special Youth Takeover Episode: Perception, Pathways and Progress within financial services February 6, 2023 DiverCity® Podcast · Special Youth Takeover Episode: Perception, Pathways and Progress within financial services We kick start Series 15 with a special Youth takeover episode. Host Julia Streets is joined by Chloe, Sirad, Megan and Harrison all of whom work as Young Consultants with the organisation Participation People. They share their perceptions of financial services [...]
Shapps slams Ofgem for being in thrall to energy firms February 6, 2023 Ofgem is in the crosshairs of Business Secretary Grant Shapps, who has accused them of failing to regulate the industry properly.
Energy crisis: Can someone shine a light on the Bulb takeover deal? February 6, 2023 Octopus' takeover deal for Bulb is set to cost the taxpayer much less than originally feared, but the deal remains shrouded in secrecy.