Topic: UK

From robot wars to sculpture, engineering learners battle it out to win 2026 National Apprenticeship Week challenge

17 February 2026
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Gen2, a City & Guilds Training business specialising in the Engineering, Nuclear and Manufacturing sectors, celebrated its annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) Challenge on Friday 13 February, bringing together apprentices from across Cumbria for a day of innovation, teamwork and industry-inspired competition.

Innovative City & Guilds students take part in the National Apprenticeship Week 2026 Showcase Challenge

17 February 2026
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As part of National Apprenticeship Week, City & Guilds learners took part in the #NAW2026 Apprenticeship Showcase Challenge, celebrating the creativity and technical skill of construction apprentices from across the UK.

Apprenticeship reform: Updates to prioritised standards, plans to fast-track programme development and new ‘clearing-style’ system

12 February 2026
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The latest government updates include revisions to the list of prioritised standards and assessment plans, as well as new measures designed to give young people a clearer path into apprenticeships, while keeping up with local skills needs.

Forget Quick Fixes: Why City & Guilds Say Apprenticeships Could Be the Only Way Out of the UK’s Housing Shortage

09 February 2026
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As National Apprenticeship Week kicks off, global skills leader City & Guilds is joining forces with Vistry, Travis Perkins, AMEY, and other major players in construction to spotlight a critical solution to one of the industry’s biggest challenges: the skills gap.

City & Guilds update on Training in Electrical Ltd

02 February 2026
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Training in Electrical Limited - Guidance for City & Guilds learners

City & Guilds launches refreshed Social Value Strategy

20 January 2026
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City & Guilds has launched a refreshed Social Value Strategy that places social and economic impact at the heart of everything we do. This enhanced commitment reflects our continued dedication to creating opportunities for learners, supporting employers, and contributing to sustainable economic growth.

The Future of Vocational Education Post-Rachel Reeves’ UK Budget

20 January 2026
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Explore what recent skills reforms mean for providers and how City & Guilds is helping the sector navigate change with confidence.

City and Guilds response to the Post 16 Education and Skills White Paper

19 January 2026
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We welcome the ambition of these reforms. They have the potential to strengthen vocational and technical education, simplify choices and increase social and economic impact for learners, employers and the wider economy. Our response to the consultation addresses the broader theme of effective technical and vocational skills education, highlighting where adjustments are needed to remain true to those aims.

Join us at the Annual Apprenticeships and Training Conference 2026

15 January 2026
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The UK’s leading skills conference returns with a future-focused agenda for employers and providers.

Apprenticeship reforms: key standards prioritised to have assessment plans released

09 January 2026
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Skills England has published a list of the first apprenticeship standards selected for revision under the apprenticeship assessment reform programme.

A statement from the Trustees of City and Guilds of London Institute clarifying the sale of City & Guilds awarding, commercial and training activities.

02 January 2026
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In recent days, a number of inaccurate claims have been made about the sale of City & Guilds. In response, the Trustees of City and Guilds London Institute have issued the following statement and Q&A to address these issues.

City & Guilds update on Specialist Vocational Training (SVT) Limited

24 September 2025
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SVT Limited Closure – Guidance for City & Guilds Learners.

Celebrating 100,000 EPAs Delivered: A milestone in apprenticeship excellence

16 September 2025
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We’re proud to announce a major milestone: according to the latest Ofqual report on apprenticeships, City & Guilds has successfully delivered over 100,000 end-point assessments (EPAs) across multiple standards since launch.

Apprenticeship reforms in England: A new chapter for skills and workforce development

15 September 2025
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As England’s skills system continues to evolve, announcements from the Department for Education (DfE), Skills England, and now the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) continue to shape the major shift in how apprenticeships and technical education will be delivered and supported.

Behind the infrastructure: Skills that keep the UK running

12 September 2025
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Across the UK, a quiet force of skilled professionals works behind the scenes to keep our essential services running

City & Guilds and CIPHE Launch Strategic Skills Alliance to Transform Plumbing and Heating Education

21 August 2025
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City & Guilds, a global leader in skills development, and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE), the professional body for the UK plumbing and heating industry, have announced a new strategic collaboration designed to transform the future of plumbing and heating education.

City & Guilds update on Brit College Limited

14 August 2025
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Brit College Limited – Guidance for City & Guilds Learners.

City & Guilds update on Redstone Training

25 July 2025
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Redstone Training Closure – Guidance for City & Guilds Learners

London Assessment International (LAI) Partners with City & Guilds to Launch New Global Education Initiative

21 July 2025
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New partnership combines academic excellence with future-ready skills to transform international education

City & Guilds partners with Shell UK to train 250 electricians to boost UK workforce for the Energy Transition

17 July 2025
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Training in installation of electric vehicle charging points to be delivered at five UK colleges.

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