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St Martin’s Group Publishes Skills For All Report

The St Martin’s Group has today (4th June 2025) published a new report calling for inclusive, employer-led skills reform. The report, Skills for All: Ten Key Insights from Employers, reveals that when addressing a skills gap, more than half of employers surveyed…

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Reflecting on 2024

The most consequential development for the skills, apprenticeships and further education sectors in 2024 was, of course, the General Election in July. The Labour Party’s landslide victory gave the Government a mandate to take forward reforms promised in its manifesto…

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The St Martin’s Group Budget Reaction

The first Labour Government budget in 14 years has finally been delivered by Rachel Reeves, the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer. This historic moment had been trailed in the press for weeks, with announcements around tax increases and public spending…

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The St Martin’s Group at Party Conference

The first Party Conferences after this year’s general election were an opportunity for both the Labour Party and the Conservative Party to publicly reset. Education policy, and particularly skills and apprenticeships, remained high on the political agenda, signalling…

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A Manifesto Roundup

Last week saw the three main political parties, The Conservatives, The Labour Party and The Liberal Democrats, all release manifestos which set out their proposed policy platforms.
For each Party, this was an opportunity to present its vision for the country and to…

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The St Martin’s Group’s reaction to the local elections

The local elections earlier this month appeared to have shone a light on the path to potential victory that Labour will try to go down at the general election, recently announced for the 4th July. A set of disappointing results for the Conservatives saw the party lose 474 councillors, making…

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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…

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