TUC 2050 Skills Project

The Trades Union Congress has recently published a call for evidence on its 2050 Skills Project to understand how the skills system can be made better, in particular for workers but also for businesses.

The Call for Evidence deadline for responses is Friday 14 August.

They are looking for input from the full range of stakeholders, including businesses, on four key themes:

• Future skills needs – how the system responds to immediate, medium- and long-term changes including automation, artificial intelligence, and the transition to a net zero economy
• Access and qualifications – who can access learning and training opportunities, and how access varies across different groups of workers
• Worker voice and collective bargaining – the role of trade unions, worker influence, and employment rights in shaping access to skills and progression
• Systems and infrastructure – how the skills system is funded, delivered, and governed, including employer investment, public funding, and the capacity of further education

We will aim to provide an Essex Chambers contribution to a British Chambers of Commerce response so if you would like to respond please do so to our Head of Policy, Iain McNab.

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14.07.2026