Celebrating National Careers Week with UCAS

National Careers Week is a crucial initiative aimed at promoting and highlighting the significance of career development and guidance for individuals of all ages. This annual event brings together schools, colleges, employers and career professionals…

Spring Budget: The St Martin’s Group Roundup

Yesterday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Spring Budget in the House of Commons. This is likely to be the last fiscal event before the general election, which is now firmly expected towards the end of 2024…

The Government introduces its Back to Work Plan

Last month’s Autumn Statement saw the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, announce measures aimed at growing the economy, cutting inflation, and reducing national debt. One of his key areas of focus has been…

Post-conference analysis

As the dust (or glitter) settles on conference season, it is becoming clear that Further Education (FE) and the skills agenda have been established as a key political battleground in the run up to the next general election…

A St Martin’s Group thought piece for Labour policy makers

St. Martin's Group Team

St Martin’s Group was established in 2018 with the aim of helping to create a world-class Apprenticeship system by providing policy makers and officials with forward thinking, practical and data-drive solutions. Our membership is unique…

What to expect from the Conservative and Labour manifestos

Team planning

With Party Conference season upon us, attention is turning towards each political party’s policy platform. Additionally, with a general election likely next year, or latest January 2025, this set of conferences could be the last chance for each political party…

St Martin’s Group Publishes Manifesto for Future UK Skills System

The St Martin’s Group (SMG) has set out key policy reforms that will create an effective and robust skills system for the future. The SMG, which represents the views of large employers, awarding organisations, and leading training providers, has today published a manifesto…