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The Supply Chain Academy has partnered with The Consortium (East) Ltd to deliver Essex Works™, a new initiative aimed at driving sustainable economic growth across Greater Essex. Essex Works™ is a county-wide programme designed to address some of Essex’s most pressing economic challenges, including skills shortages, productivity constraints and barriers to business growth. By focusing…

A major shake-up in apprenticeship funding will begin to rollout from April 2026, with further detail emerging throughout the year. The Growth and Skills Levy will supersede the current Apprenticeship Levy, with the reformed framework aiming to introduce more flexible training options and respond more quickly to skills shortages. However, a growing body of employers…

Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, has launched the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chains competition, providing grant funding through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to help organisations develop more resilient, productive and sustainable supply chains across the UK manufacturing sector. The funding supports innovation that strengthens supply chain performance and long term competitiveness, particularly where…