An over-reliance on structured tests has left many teenagers "less able to use the English language" to accurately express their understanding of scientific concepts, it was claimed. A panel of experts also claimed that examination boards were fuelling the problem by selling their own textbooks to schools - helping pupils boost their scores rather than properly grasp difficult subjects.

Drivers who switch to an electric car will receive a government grant of up to £5,000 but may struggle to find somewhere to charge the battery.

A parliamentary investigation into the businessmen who oversaw the collapse of MG Rover has been called off after it emerged that Lord Mandelson is close to commencing legal proceedings to have them banned from being company directors.

Managing clients’ expectations is now the aim of the game when placing recruitment consultants into new roles. Serious doubts remain about the future skills of recruiters according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s (REC) Recruitment to Recruitment (R2R) sector group.

The impact of the recession in 2009 has been exceptionally challenging for the drivers’ sector, and there will be little sign of recovery until at least 2011 according to a new report from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

Ahead of forecast public expenditure cuts across all central and local government departments, the REC has launched a high-profile campaign tomorrow to highlight the importance of effective resourcing within the public sector and to champion the contribution of professional recruiters

Enhanced enforcement activity from Government inspectorates has increased demand for business support and underlined the need for recruiters to be up to speed with all regulatory requirements. On the back of this, the REC's Academy for Business (A4B) is geared up to providing compliance training and mentoring support.

John Dunn, Chair of REC Education discusses the new Vetting and Barring Scheme and how this will affect the recruitment of education professionals in the latest edition of Education Business.

Car output up 64.8% in January on the back of low volumes last year giving the biggest gain since May 1976.