Read: Young people fear poor mental health will affect post-Covid job prospects
More than one in four young people are worried that poor mental health will affect their ability to find work after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report.
Read: Levelling up champions within universities celebrated at awards
Universities playing a leading role in levelling up the UK have been celebrated at a new set of awards.
Read: ‘Jaw-dropping’ fall in life expectancy in poor areas of England, report finds
Sir Michael Marmot’s report says Covid figures from Manchester reveal sharp decline in social conditions.
Read: Education should work for all children – a ‘one size fits all’ approach isn’t helping those in need
The recent Education Select Committee report again highlighted what we’ve known for some time – that white working-class children often fare badly in our education system. But the real issue, says Justine Greening, is not about a divisive culture-war debate on labels such as “white privilege” and instead about solutions to ensure our education system works in all parts of the country, for all children.
70% Say Economic Recovery Must Be Built on Better Internet Access; Yet Concerns Over Digital Divide Remain
Cisco announces lead role in Levelling Up Goal to help close the digital divide
Fenchurch Law joins City law firms in commitment to levelling up on social mobility in the profession
A group of trailblazing City law firms including Fenchurch Law Ltd have published a pioneering action plan to boost social mobility and widen opportunities within the legal sector and launched a Levelling Up Law Coalition to deliver on the recommendations.
Read: Most new wind and solar projects will be cheaper than coal, report finds
Almost two-thirds of wind and solar projects built globally last year will be able to generate cheaper electricity than even the world’s cheapest new coal plants.
Read: ‘Forgotten’ White working-class pupils let down by decades of neglect, MPs say
White working-class pupils have been badly let down by decades of neglect and muddled policy thinking and only a proper targeted approach will reverse the educational underachievement of this long forgotten disadvantaged group, MPs say today.
Read: UK Infrastructure Bank opens for business
Launched today at its headquarters in Leeds, the UK Infrastructure Bank will be tasked with accelerating investment into ambitious infrastructure projects, cutting emissions and levelling up every part of the UK.
Read: Now is the time to create a “green jobs” G7 legacy
Pennon, the South West’s biggest employer and parent company of South West Water, has written a report on behalf of the Great South West calling for the region not to be overlooked in the Government’s plans to level up the country.
Read: Solent University backs levelling up framework
Solent University has partnered with former Education Secretary Rt Hon Justine Greening to help level up the UK.
Read: Entrepreneurs and businesses - not politicians - will drive ESG forward
Despite the best intentions of policymakers, regulators and business leaders, the environmental surveys that currently define ESG have so far produced few results that are felt in local communities.
Read: Firms must commit to net zero to win major government contracts
New measures will require businesses to commit to net zero by 2050 and publish clear and credible carbon reduction plans before they can bid for major government contracts.
Read: Amazon commits to Levelling Up Goals
Amazon has committed to levelling up the UK by taking a leading role on shaping a set of Levelling Up Goals.
Read: Colt Technology Services commits to levelling up the UK
Colt Technology Services (Colt) has committed to play a key role in levelling up the UK by partnering on the development of a set of Levelling Up Goals.
Read: bp commits to levelling up the UK
bp has committed to play a key role in levelling up the UK by taking a leading role on shaping a set of Levelling Up Goals.
Read: Amazon launches £2.5m apprenticeship fund
Amazon is launching a £2.5m apprenticeship fund which is set to create an additional 200 opportunities this year.
Read: World leaders on HIV urge Boris Johnson to tackle the new AIDS emergency at the G7
More than 34 world experts and leaders in the movement to end AIDS, have signed an open letter urging Boris Johnson to tackle the growing emergency on HIV and AIDS when the G7 meets in June.
Read: Cash boost for apprenticeships launched
From today employers of all sizes in England can now apply for extra funding to help them take on new apprentices, in the latest drive to revolutionise the skills and training offer across the country.
Read: Climate crisis inflicting huge ‘hidden costs’ on mental health
The climate crisis is damaging the mental health of hundreds of millions of people around the world but the huge costs are hidden, scientists have warned.