With university applications set to reach a record high this year, more than 200,000 students could miss out on a university place.

There is already a 1.4% rise on applications compared to this time last year, as candidates rush to apply before the tuition fees rise next year.

With current demand there is expected to be 707,000 applicatio…

The latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics show a worrying trend for youth unemployment in the UK.
 
The ONS revealed that the jobless rate amongst young people (16 to 24 year olds) stands at 20% with the trend in unemployment likely to rise and reach the one million mark.
 
Also, research released by the Pr…

Failing to achieve good grades in GCSE English and maths will force pupils into another two years of studying the subjects or to take high-quality alternative qualifications until they leave school at 18.

The announcement came from Michael Gove who was responding to a government-commissioned review of vocational qualifications, published in Ma…

Visa Europe is on the search for 12 IT apprentices.

Candidates are offered a mix of on-the-job training and academic learning as part of the three-year training and development programme which leads to a Foundation Degree.

Adam Banks, Visa Europe's chief technology officer said, “We are very excited about this IT Apprenticeship …

Budget hotel chain Travelodge is offering 500 management apprenticeships as part of the UK’s first hotel management apprenticeship programme for college leavers.

The company is looking for its first 50 apprentices this summer for the new scheme titled JuMP (Junior Management Programme).

JuMP is a fast track route into management and…

Work has begun on a new £30m town centre campus for Dudley College.

The 'Evolve' building is part of a ten-year project aimed to create an addition learning facility in the town, providing teaching for sixth form, further and higher education. The Evolve building will comprise 8,200 sq m (88,200 sq ft), set over four floors. It w…