Ken Livingstone addressed delegates at the annual State of London Debate and suggested that the careers service suffered from 'backwards thinking.'

The University for Industry and a key government think tank are both calling for a more professional and accessible careers delivery to help meet the skills requirements of Leitch review.

Sir Albert Aynsley-Green, the Children's Commissioner for England has decided to rebrand his organisation.

The National Association of Connexions Partners (NACP) has appointed Roger Little as the Executive Director until April 2008.

DfES recognise that there is a need to maintain a high level of skills in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) sector.