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Budget cuts 'could hinder UK higher education'

Proposed cuts to university budgets could have an adverse effect on higher education standards in the UK, it has been claimed. Ian Toone, senior professional officer for education with Voice: the union for education professionals, said a reduction in university spending of £573 million has been put forward, but this dramatic cut will ultimately impact on students, as services and courses are withdrawn due to financial concerns. He commented: "Instead of reducing budgets, this country should be investing more in our young people and adult learners and their education and skills, especially in..

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Training

Languages 'benefit workers'

19/03/2010

Learning a foreign language can be of excellent benefit to workers, as it can give them an edge over other job candidates, it has been claimed. Teresa Tinsley, director of communications at the National Centre for Languages (CILT), said employers value..

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Engineering, Manufacturing, Utilities

Nissan electric cars 'to boost automotive jobs'

19/03/2010

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has claimed construction of Nissan's new electric car - the Leaf - in the UK will help boost jobs in the automotive sector. SMMT press officer Kate Hudson said the vehicle manufacturer hopes to create..

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General Recruitment news

Young people 'need support to find work'

18/03/2010

Young people need the support of the government to help find jobs and get back to work following the end of recession in the UK, it has been claimed. Ginny Lunn, director of policy and development at the Prince's Trust, said the issue is one that effects..

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General Recruitment news

Paternity laws 'should not create bureaucracy'

18/03/2010

The introduction of new paternity laws should not create a tangle of bureaucracy that will undermine their effectiveness, it has been claimed. Katja Hall, director of employment policy at the Confederation of British Industry, said it is important to..

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