Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills Anne Milton MP was joined by Chair of the Education Select Committee Robert Halfon MP at a fringe meeting hosted by the Apprenticeships Forum at the Conservative party conference.

A powerful watchdog has cleared Len McCluskey of breaking the rules over his re-election as Unite general secretary.

Men with few formal qualifications are the most likely group to lose their jobs under a no-deal Brexit and then struggle to find suitable work, according to a major thinktank.

Donald Tusk has raised hopes of a breakthrough in the Brexit negotiations by declaring that a so-called "Canada +++" deal is on the table.

Based on the success of his recent ‘Powerhouse Live: Tour of the North’, Mr Berry visited two local firms to chat to the Cumbrian workforce.

The Government’s announcement of measures to tackle late payment will help the 74% of construction companies that have almost gone into liquidation because of the practice. 

EU chief Donald Tusk today hit out at Jeremy Hunt's "insulting" comparison of the European Union and the Soviet Union.

Nissan today became the latest major car manufacturer to warn against a no-deal Brexit as new figures revealed plummeting vehicle sales.

IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed, have welcomed new government proposals to ‘end the problem of late payments to small businesses’, saying it is especially relevant to the self-employed.

Ministers have promised a fresh crackdown on companies that fail to pay their suppliers on time.

Leaving the European Union without a deal could tip the British economy into a recession, the boss of the Royal Bank of Scotland has warned.

Robust, long-term strategic national policies is required to allow a steady and adequate supply of mineral resources, says the Mineral Products Association.

IKEA UK and Ireland today unveils its ‘Last Straw’, to inspire the nation to take small steps which have a positive impact on the planet. IKEA has immortalised its ‘Last Straw’ in an installation at the Design Museum in London, to symbolise the end of an era of single-use plastics.

The Prime Minister’s announcement that the Government will lift the borrowing cap on councils to allow them to build many more homes is a victory for bold thinking and common sense, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). 

Boris Johnson offered nothing more than an “end of the pier show” in his speech to the Conservative conference, a senior minister has said.

Fuel duty is to be frozen for the ninth year in a row, Theresa May is to announce.

Boris Johnson today urged Theresa May to change course on Brexit or risk leaving the UK a trophy prisoner of Brussels.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today responded to the government’s proposals for a post-Brexit immigration system.

Jeremy Hunt has backtracked on his comparison between the European Union and Soviet Russia following a barrage of criticism.

The DUP today blasted “Remainer” Philip Hammond after the Chancellor warned a no-deal Brexit would create a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Britain would have to impose a hard Irish border if it leaves the EU without a deal, Philip Hammond has said.

Ruth Davidson has dismissed calls for a second EU referendum and accused those in favour of demanding a re-run simply because they were on the losing side first time round.

Three more ministers are mulling whether to quit the Government and back a second referendum on Brexit, a top Tory MP who himself resigned the frontbench in protest revealed today.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has been criticised after he claimed Britain could handle a no-deal Brexit because it coped with the collapse of a major airline.