CIMA welcomes Skills England report, seeks rethink on Level 7 cuts

CIMA welcomes Skills England’s focus on workforce development, calls for stronger emphasis on business finance skills and professional body collaboration

Skills England Annual Skills Report calls into question Government decision to withdraw Level 7 apprenticeships for accounting and finance. Commitment to Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a step in the right direction. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has welcomed the publication of the Skills England Annual Skills Report 2026 and its strong focus on addressing skills gaps, supporting economic growth, and preparing the UK …

CIMA welcomes Skills England report, seeks rethink on Level 7 cuts

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has welcomed the Skills England Annual Skills Report 2026 for prioritising skills gaps, economic growth and preparation for an AI-driven labour market. The report stresses the need to equip workers for technological change, productivity pressures and shifting workforce demands. CIMA said the approach could be strengthened by giving more weight to core business skills such as management acc…