News stories from Learning News in 2026
Access Learning recognised again as Core Leader in 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for both Learning Systems and Digital Learning
Learning News | 24 Apr 2026
Access Learning, the digital learning solutions provider and part of The Access Group, has retained its Core Leader position in the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ across two categories: Learning Systems and Digital Learning, reinforcing its standing among the most established learning platforms in the European market.
Why Time Is Still the Biggest Barrier to Effective Workplace Learning
Learning News | 24 Apr 2026
Learning and development (L&D) is firmly on the agenda for UK employers. From leadership capability to digital skills and emerging technologies like AI, organisations recognise that continuous learning is essential for performance, productivity and retention.
Employers urged to back 1,000 AI apprenticeships
Learning News | 23 Apr 2026
National pledge aims to create 1,000 AI, data and tech apprenticeships by 2027, with employers asked to hire one apprentice each.
Mint launches Smart Translator for fast, affordable eLearning translation
Learning News | 23 Apr 2026
Digital learning consultancy Mint has announced the launch of Smart Translator, an AI-powered tool designed to reduce the time and cost of translating digital learning content.
Powtoon to unveil 3 AI workflows to close corporate knowledge gaps
Learning News | 22 Apr 2026
Powtoon is unveiling 3 AI workflows designed to tackle one of the biggest hidden costs in organizations today: knowledge gaps. Join Powtoon’s big unboxing event on May 20 and see how teams are turning complex information into scalable, visual learning experiences.
Choice of subject outweighs university prestige in graduate earnings
Learning News | 21 Apr 2026
New US data shows subject choice drives earnings more than university selectivity, with gaps widening over time.
PeopleBench acquires Resilience @ Work framework
Learning News | 21 Apr 2026
Workforce analytics provider adds resilience measurement capability and expands beyond education sector.
Blify lands $2.1M for AI-Native learning in Slack and Teams, backed by veterans from EU Leading HR Tech scaleups
Learning News | 17 Apr 2026
Blify, the startup that turns Slack and Teams into intelligent learning platforms, today announced a $2.1 million pre-seed funding round to accelerate the development of its AI-native Learning Operating System. The company claims to deliver 10x higher engagement than traditional LMS platforms. Its customers, including Club Med and Kaufman & Broad, use Blify to train employees across multiple countries, reflecting the platform's global reach from its earliest days.
CIPD names Neil Carberry as chief executive
Learning News | 16 Apr 2026
Neil Carberry to lead CIPD from September 2026, succeeding Peter Cheese after 14 years in role.
Gender pay gap persists in gig economy
Learning News | 16 Apr 2026
US data shows women dominate freelancing but set lower rates than men despite equal performance, widening the pay gap over time.