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My first two weeks as CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) have flown by.

A major shift is currently happening in employment policy. In a bid to reduce welfare dependency, the government is rolling out new initiatives to encourage people with long-term health conditions and disabilities to find and stay in work.

Electric vehicle sales continue to climb. In July this year nearly 30,000 were registered, a more than 9% increase on the previous year according to official data.

The UK’s automotive sector has a real skills problem. According to the IMI’s Automotive Workforce Insight Report 2025, nearly half of all automotive employees are aged 45 or older, signalling an ageing workforce.

Balancing internal combustion engine usage and minimising the impact on air quality has been a critical part of automotive for decades.

This year’s IMI Skills Competition Body Repair finalists headed to Rugby for a hands-on masterclass at Car-O-Liner's state of the art training centre.

Rose Butterworth brings diverse industry expertise to help drive growth and meet future industry needs

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