The Learn or Earn strategy to combat youth unemployment is the Governments latest attempt at promoting a “no excuses” culture for unemployed young people.

First, congratulations to all who have successfully won a place at university. Without a doubt, a UK university degree continues to hold its value worldwide. The headlines for this year’s A-level results include the fact that there is no longer a cap on the number of places universities offer. And, of 10 am this morning [...]

Not quite, let’s not panic yet! Today’s headline figure of a 25,000 increase in unemployment between April and June combined with the ONS (Office of National Statistics, November 2013) reporting that there has been a rise in the three months to May has clearly given food for thought in many quarters. What, however, are the [...]