News stories from Learning News in 2026
Workers build AI skills as demand weakens for AI-exposed jobs
Learning News | 28 Jul 2026
Five US labour market indicators highlight continued AI upskilling, weaker demand for AI-exposed occupations and changing patterns of work and recruitment.
Government centralises AI strategy and public sector adoption
Learning News | 28 Jul 2026
New AI Taskforce will oversee government AI strategy, implementation and adoption across the public sector.
Only 14% of UK university students consider themselves AI-ready
Learning News | 27 Jul 2026
Research identifies a gap between AI knowledge and workplace application, with employers calling for more practical experience - Pearson and AWS study.
Employees still searching for everyday workplace terminology
Learning News | 27 Jul 2026
KPI tops UK searches for business acronyms, highlighting continued gaps in workplace business literacy.
Just half of employees expect survey feedback to lead to action
Learning News | 14 Jul 2026
Research finds only 53% of employees believe organisations will act on feedback gathered through surveys.
Vehicle-related workplace deaths rise sharply in latest HSE figures
Learning News | 07 Jul 2026
HSE figures show a 71% rise in worker deaths involving moving vehicles, prompting employers to revisit competence, training and traffic management.
The L&D industry’s AI problem isn’t adoption - it’s knowing how to use it for real impact
Learning News | 30 Jun 2026
Access Learning report reveals top challenges for 2026, including the role of AI, skills and human expertise.
Workplace conduct learning platform launches as harassment duties tighten
Learning News | 30 Jun 2026
AI-supported scenario learning launches as employers prepare for tougher workplace sexual harassment obligations.
DevLearn Conference and Expo Launches the 2026 Program with Expanded Tracks, Hands-On Learning, and New Ways to Connect
Learning News | 30 Jun 2026
The program for DevLearn Conference & Expo 2026 has been announced, introducing a range of new learning experiences designed to meet the evolving needs of today's learning professionals.
Intellek wins UK Legal Award
Learning News | 29 Jun 2026
Intellek has received an award at the 2026 UK Legal Awards organised by SME News.