by Chris | Nov 28, 2025 | News
From April, employer NI contributions will rise from 13.8 per cent to 15 per cent, and the threshold at which contributions begin will fall from £9,100 to £5,000. The Office for Budget Responsibility estimates this will increase payroll costs by around 2 per cent on...
by Chris | Nov 21, 2025 | News
The Copthorne Hotel in Brierley Hill, in the Dudley borough, played host to the Black Country Apprenticeship Awards 2025, organised by the Express & Star in partnership with The Ladder for the Black Country. The event, hosted by Richard Williams, shone a spotlight...
by Chris | Nov 12, 2025 | News
Dental professionals are consistently in demand, making dentistry a stable career with excellent growth prospects. A popular route into dentistry is the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, which leads to a nationally recognised qualification such as the GDC-approved...
by Chris | Oct 30, 2025 | News
The event brought together employers, educators and community partners to recognise the collaborative efforts that made their journeys possible. Attendees included representatives of Marcegaglia UK, Asra Limited and Joseph Leckie Academy – organisations that...
by Chris | Oct 23, 2025 | News
The awards organised, organised by the Express & Star in conjunction with the Ladder Apprenticeship Foundation, are a celebration of the outstanding individuals training providers and businesses shaping the region’s thriving apprenticeship community. Read...
by Chris | Sep 22, 2025 | News
Organised by the Express & Star with the Ladder Foundation, the Ladder for the Black Country Apprenticeship Awards are back for 2025 and we want you to submit your success stories as entries. This year’s programme comprises 14 categories recognising...
