The tourism minister John Whittingdale shared some positive updates at the Tourism Policy conference on Tuesday 19 September. 

The Minister and civil servants gave updates about youth group travel and the expanded youth mobility scheme. They talked about reducing industry staff shortages by expanding the Youth Mobility scheme with new national partnerships.

We're sorry to say goodbye to board member Catrin Diamantino, who has stepped down after five years as an English UK trustee.

The English UK team will be out and about attending various events over the coming months. Do look out for us and drop by our table/ booth to say hello. 

English UK North is hosting their annual Academic Conference in October.

We launched the newest strand of our industry recruitment project in Edinburgh in early September by taking a stand at a general careers fair.