Digital Skills stories - Page 11

UK manufacturing apprenticeships rose slightly by 0.6% to 46,070 starts, but the sector's skills gap widens amid an ageing workforce and slow growth.

Central government places AI and data analytics centre stage in digital transformation, with 39% prioritising these techs for future public service reforms.

The University of Bath partners with Multiverse to upskill 50 staff in AI, data, and leadership, boosting efficiency and enhancing student services.

Hulme Grammar School hosts a 12-hour hackathon uniting 100 pupils to tackle local challenges and help close the UK's GBP £27.6bn digital skills gap.

The UK budget unveils GBP £26 billion in tax rises alongside new AI investments, including AI Growth Zones and a national supercomputer, sparking mixed business reactions.

The UK Budget's frozen income tax thresholds and push for AI in public services are driving cautious consumer spending and a rapid digital shift in retail and government.

Small businesses in the UK and Ireland face confusion and lack confidence in adopting AI, citing skills gaps and need for clearer guidance, research reveals.

Dignity launches AI and Data Academy for 55 staff to boost efficiency and cut manual tasks across 570 branches using advanced AI training.

Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures' SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government's £150 million professional services strategy.

UK tech consultancies face a hidden workforce crisis as thousands of skilled consultants remain underused, impacting margins and national productivity ahead of the Autumn Budget.

Wales Tech Week returns to ICC Wales this November, spotlighting the nation's tech innovation, global talent, and ambitions for a resilient digital economy.

KPMG UK launches an AI skills programme with Multiverse, training 134 staff across all levels to boost AI literacy and earn formal qualifications.

Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.

UK tech consultancies waste GBP £3.06 billion annually on idle IT skills despite widespread talent shortages affecting 81% of businesses.

UK consultancies lose over GBP £3bn annually as thousands of IT experts remain idle despite widespread digital skills shortages, says BenchBee analysis.

By 2050, UK rural areas are set to flourish through tech innovation, tourism growth and remote work, boosted by major connectivity upgrades.

AI reshapes global hiring as 66% of firms cut entry-level recruitment, prioritise skills over degrees, and offer up to 100% pay premiums for AI expertise.

Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.

Zen Internet celebrates 30 years as the UK's oldest independent ISP, growing from a kitchen-table start-up to a national broadband provider with 650 staff.

UK employers prioritise operational skills like market analysis and project management for 2025 hires, while global demand surges for AI and coding expertise.