News stories from Learning News in 2026
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.
Survey highlights management skills gap behind workplace loneliness
Learning News | 29 Jun 2026
UK office workers report weak manager support and workplace loneliness despite increased office attendance.
Mindtools Kineo launches AI Skills Academy as organisations look to scale AI adoption
Learning News | 29 Jun 2026
Mindtools Kineo has launched AI Skills Academy, a personalised learning programme that uses AI to help employees develop practical workplace AI skills.
Only 19% of customer education programmes meet maturity benchmark
Learning News | 24 Jun 2026
Half of customer education teams describe their programmes as mature, but new research finds only 19% meet operational maturity criteria.
Behaviour before measurement: Anna Barnett on closing the intention-action gap
Learning News | 23 Jun 2026
Mindtools Kineo's Anna Barnett examines the gap between intention and action and the role of behavioural design in closing it.
Acorn acquires B Online Learning
Learning News | 22 Jun 2026
Acorn has acquired B Online Learning, adding elearning services, a learning platform and ANZ’s only Articulate Certified Training Partner to its skills business.