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The Government is pushing ahead with its proposal to require large employers, to "invest in apprenticeships". Many thought the levy plans, which were not popular with many business groups...

The U.K. Higher Education (HE) sector is facing unprecedented disruption. Since 2015, policy changes have intensified market competition, while tuition fee income has eroded in real terms.

In July the Chief Executive of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), David Withey, wrote to all chairs of trustees at academy schools.

Insufficient funding within special educational needs (SEN) has been a consistent theme for many years.

The Academies Programme's transformation from 200 institutions in 2010 to circa 11,600 today highlights interesting learnings about large-scale educational reform for the higher education sector.

As the higher education sector faces unprecedented financial pressures, more universities are taking up the invitation to explore innovative collaborative structures to change how they operate...

As countries and economies continue to adapt to the rapidly changing situation and deal with the substantial impact on all aspects of global business,

Higher education providers and academy trusts, amongst other educational and indeed other charities, will be interested in the passage through Parliament of the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill.

Governance and structures in the reformed self-improving schools sector have received plenty of coverage in recent years but they can only be part of the way ahead.

We have previously blogged on whether the levy, now having been in force for a year, has worked. Our view is that it has not been as successful as it could have been ...

On 1 August 2025 section 1 of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 came into force. This legislation prevents English providers...

The University of Glasgow launches a pioneering MedTech Innovation Masters programme this September, designed to bridge the gap between healthcare, technology, and business. Developed in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and industry leaders, the course addresses practical challenges including regulation, commercialisation, and intellectual property strategy for medical technology innovators.

A person born on New Year's Day 2009 turns 18 in January 2027. On that date, they will become the first adult in British history who can never legally buy a cigarette.

Student visa applications have dropped 16% in 2024, driven by stricter immigration policies. This decline threatens UK universities' funding, heavily reliant on international students, highlighting the urgent need for financial reform in higher education.

Parents planning to visit UK boarding schools should be aware of visa requirements. Visa nationals, from countries like Russia, China, and India, must apply for a Visitor visa, while non-visa nationals must adhere to UK Visitor rules. Check our previous article for application tips.

There has been a lot in the news about the appointment of a liquidator for Carillion and what this could mean for existing contracts with schools.

The Information Commissioners Officer (ICO) has recently issued reprimands to two schools.

The UK Labour Government will impose a 20% VAT on private school fees starting January 1, 2025. Anti-forestalling measures apply from July 29, 2024, to prevent pre-payment avoidance. Schools must register for VAT and manage VATable/exempt services to mitigate financial impacts.