Wake Up to Money Levelling up?
Oct 20, 2025
Tamara Roberts, CEO of Ridgeview Wine Estate, shares insights on the challenges facing the wine industry, from harvest timing to cost-of-living impacts. Emma Wall, Chief Investment Strategist at Hargreaves Lansdown, discusses market volatility and the potential for economic corrections. Jonathan Dudley, from Crow UK, addresses the repercussions of a cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover and its effects on the automotive supply chain. Nick Marsh highlights China's economic performance and the push for technological self-sufficiency.
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Vocational Qualifications Overhaul
- New V-levels will replace many vocational qualifications to create clearer pathways alongside A-levels and T-levels.
- The reform aims to raise the status and accessibility of vocational study for 16–19 year olds.
Pilot Before National Rollout
- Pilot vocational reforms before nationwide rollout to manage implementation risks and refine delivery.
- Transition gradually to avoid disruption for parents, students and training providers.
Apprenticeship Employability Edge
- Apprenticeships tend to produce stronger employability and soft skills compared with some degree routes.
- Employers frequently value hands-on experience and workplace exposure over purely academic credentials.