Denham says 'act now' to plug the skills gap, as he announces the next bidding round for Acadamies; David Lammy unveils a specialised National Grid skills centre and Sheffield is aiming to be the elearning capital of Europe. All these stories and more in our news round-up.
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Denham says act now to plug skills gap
Minister unveils National Grid skills centre
Sheffield aims to be elearning capital of Europe
Skills investment will offer retail boost