# Andy Burnham's technical education plans extend coalition-era UTC model

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has unveiled plans for technical education that build on the University Technical Colleges (UTCs) established under the UK's coalition government. The proposals aim to expand vocational training and address skills shortages, potentially reshaping post-16 education in England.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jul/29/andy-burnham-technical-education-coalition-kenneth-baker) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:26 GMT

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/jul/31/martin-rowson-andy-burnham-plans-care-reform-cartoon) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:27:37 GMT