Sector skills insights: Professional and business services

This report considers the current situation of the professional and business services sector in the UK, the challenges it faces over the medium-term and the implications for skills. The intention is to provide a summary of the extent to which the performance challenges faced by the sector can be addressed through skill development and thereby bring about growth and contribute to the recovery of the UK economy. This is particularly important given that historical evidence suggests that recovery from recession can be hampered by skills shortages.