Ministers announced a L53 million scheme today aimed at reversing the dramatic decline in the number of pupils studying languages.

SIX Sheffield companies are back from a whirlwind visit to the Czech Republic where UK Trade and Investment has been helping them explore overseas business opportunities.

BUSINESSES from South Yorkshire are being invited to attend the Sheffield launch of Yorkshire Gold Business Club, the organisation set up to ensure local firms win a share of the contracts for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Hundreds of workplaces around the country are expected to take part in this year's Learning at Work Day on Thursday 14th May.