NSAR has responded to the government’s Railway Fit for the Future consultation. Welcoming the launch of the consultation as a vital step towards long-overdue rail […]
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Earlier today, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Statement. The key takeaway from the announcement is that the UK’s economic growth forecast
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The Employment Rights Bill is progressing through the House of Commons and aims to fulfil the government’s commitment to “make work pay”. Key provisions include
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Secunda is a Project Management degree apprentice, with NSAR as part of our scheme as a flexi-job apprenticeship agency. She is employed by NSAR and
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Sam joined NSAR in 2021 as a Data Analyst apprentice in the Workforce Planning team. He has recently finished his apprenticeship with First-Class Honours. The
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The government has announced measures to reform the apprenticeship system, aiming to increase flexibility, reduce bureaucracy and boost economic growth. The Secretary of State for
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Following the success of the pilot, applications have opened for a second cohort of apprentices to join the innovative PlanBEE Rail programme established by Network
This week, 10-16 February, is National Apprenticeship Week. NSAR is getting involved by promoting the value of apprenticeships and how businesses can find support. The
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Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner unveiled the Devolution White Paper, outlining the government’s plans to devolve more power and funding to local leaders across
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NSAR has again received full marks in an audit of its quality assurance services by BSI (the British Standards Institution). The NSAR Quality Assurance team assesses the quality
The NSAR Rail Workforce Survey is an annual comprehensive survey of rail industry professionals. Each year, railway organisations across the industry contribute by submitting their
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The National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) has appointed Mary Grant, Porterbrook Chief Executive Officer, as Chair of its Board of Directors. Mary has 30
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