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New year honours 2024: Who got what in FE and skills?

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College principals, senior SEND leaders and two WorldSkills UK gold medallists are among the recipients of the 2024 new year honours for services to further education and skills. 
This year’s honours list[1] includes four CBEs, nine OB…

Jeff Stelling and Ridley Scott on New Year Honours list

The honours lists have been running since 1860, and can recognise anyone for services to charity, film, sport, government and education to name just a few.
In the North East, individuals have been selected for their work which includes diplomacy, chari…

New SeAH Wind Academy set to open at ?450m facility

A six-month development programme to train and develop future welders for the vast £450m SeAH Wind facility is set for launch.
The SeAH Wind Academy will see 30 people put through a 24-week training and development programme with the help of the Tees V…

The force is strong with Teesside, says expert business panel

Opportunity knocks for Tees businesses in 2024 – but the skills gap remains its biggest challenge. They were two of the key messages that came from the latest Tees Business LIVE event.
The Christmastime event, the last organised by Tees Business in 202…

North East sets hopes for the upcoming autumn statement

Rumours have been swirling around Westminster about potential tax cuts and a crackdown on benefits amid a destitution crisis in the region.
In the region, there has been an unprecedented level of child poverty recorded.
More than 50 organisations have …