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HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned
HS2 could now cost up to £102.7bn, the transport secretary has announced, but vowed the government will deliver the project “to completion”.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Advanced Engineering backs apprenticeships to close the skills gap
National Apprenticeship Week 2026 highlighted how apprenticeships deliver real skills, real opportunity and real impact across the UK. From new training centres to inspiring career journeys, the week showcased the role of work-based learning in building the industry’s future talent pipeline.
Through its #MINDTHEskillsGAP campaign, Advanced Engineering championed apprenticeships as a key solution to critical skills shortages in UK engineering and manufacturing. By bringing together employers, education providers and future talent, the campaign raised awareness of how apprenticeships support both entry-level careers and reskilling.
Advanced Engineering also used the week to recognise the people, companies and organisations actively investing in apprenticeship programmes, including Make UK, Quaker Houghton, the Gene Haas Foundation, Michael Jones from Merlin Entertainments and Northumbria University.
Find out more about National Apprenticeship Week here!
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Composites UK Confirmed as Returning Headline Partner for the Composites Engineering Show at Advanced Engineering 2026
Composites UK is proud to return as a headline industry partner of the Composites Engineering Show – a core part of Advanced Engineering.
UK rail industry at a turning point: clarity, collaboration and the race to modernise
The UK rail industry is at a critical stage. Ambitious plans for high‑speed routes and regional connectivity promise to transform how people and goods move across the country.