The UK economy is in a strange place. Employment figures are at a record high, but overall growth remains sluggish. Rosier figures for the long-term health of the economy come along, then they’re downgraded. Small businesses are flourishing, but major high street retailers are going out of business...

We’ve all heard of the skills gap, a problem that has been getting progressively worse in the UK over the past few years. Companies have positions to fill, they are seeking out new candidates, but they simply can’t seem to find individuals with the appropriate or relevant skills.

This problem is wo...