UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a new educational focus on technical skills. He plans to reshape the education system to offer 14-year-olds early access to technical skills, work […]
A new survey by the IMI has revealed serious industry concerns about the sector’s ability to meet the ZEV Mandate deadline. Labour MP Perran Moon has stated the government will […]
Six finalists for the inaugural IMI Heavy Vehicle Technology Skills Competition have been announced. The IMI launched the competition earlier in the year, with 18 apprentice technicians competing in the […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to address the automotive skills crisis as a priority. It has said the skills crisis in the […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced the finalists for the IMI Skills Competitions 2026. Following rigorous National Qualifier events, 18 of the UK’s most talented automotive apprentices competed […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry has warned that proposed apprenticeship reforms could pose a safety risk for both the collision repair aftermarket and the public. It says the proposals […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged the next Prime Minister of the UK to set out a clear commitment to the automotive sector. A new Prime Minister is […]
Autotech Group has warned that a fall in vacancies does not mean the automotive skills crisis is easing. The latest IMI Vacancy Tracker reported that automotive vacancies fell by 28% […]
New analysis of government data has revealed a significant increase in HGV apprentice numbers. According to figures from the Department for Education (DfE) and the Department for Work and Pensions […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry is working with government, the ONS and industry stakeholders to improve the classification of automotive jobs. It is supporting reviews of the Standard Industrial […]
The government has announced it will extend the fuel duty freeze until the end the year. It was due to increase fuel duty by 5p between September this year and […]
Industry leaders have urged the government to standardise IMI TechSafe to ensure the safe repair of modern vehicles. That was the verdict of a high-level panel discussion hosted by the […]
