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The UK’s £56.5bn aftermarket sector is set to take the spotlight at Automechanika Birminghamthis week (3-5 June), one of the largest aftermarket trade shows. More than 550 leading brands, suppliers and stakeholders will come together to promote the strength, scale, and innovation of this vital contributor to the economy and growth. Spanning vehicle maintenance and repair, wholesale and retail of parts and accessories, its importance and contribution is significant. There are more than 56,500 aftermarket businesses operating across the UK sector today, delivering £16.1 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) and supporting 346,000 jobs. 1 Having done much to ensure vital vehicles were…

A recent report has highlighted a significant shift in recruitment strategies within the finance sector, with 87% of employers now prioritising skills-based hiring methods over traditional resume and cover letter approaches. This figure surpasses the average of 81% seen across other industries, reflecting a growing preference for candidates with a blend of technical and finance-specific expertise, particularly in the rapidly evolving fintech landscape. The report, titled ‘The State of Skills-Based Hiring 2024 in Finance,’ was published by talent discovery platform TestGorilla. It reveals that 80% of finance employees also prefer a skills-based hiring process, while an impressive 92% of finance…

Despite a challenging landscape for higher education in the UK, healthcare education provider Learna has reported robust enrolment figures for its postgraduate programmes. In March, Learna enrolled 1,063 new postgraduate students, bucking the national trend of declining student numbers. Learna’s success comes as UK universities face a downturn in enrolments, with recent data showing a 33% drop in study visas issued compared to the previous year. The reduction in student numbers is partly attributed to rising visa fees, decreased bursary funding, and tighter government controls, which have deterred international students from studying in the UK. Rachel Ellis, Chief Commercial Officer…