Tag: UK
Crisis in UK Universities: Labour’s First Step to Save Them
The financial pressure on Britain's higher education institutions is a cause for concern. With more than a third of universities running at a loss and some even facing the risk of a government bailout,...
Do Students Care about the Hague v Mandelson Race for Oxford Chancellorship?
After Donald Trump’s victory, concern has been expressed in liberal circles that democracy is under existential threat. But next week that ancient Greek ideal of people power has the opportunity to reestablish its credentials...
Rising University Fees in England: Students Left Disadvantaged
English higher education is currently facing some serious challenges that need to be addressed. The recent announcement of an increase in tuition fees to £9,535 may seem like a small patch for a much...
How Creating University Cold Spots Impacts Disadvantaged Communities
Many people argue that there are too many individuals attending university, but I believe that the issue lies with our economy not creating enough jobs for these graduates. Instead of focusing on the quantity...
Angela Rayner talks about strengthening UK-US special relationship in call with JD Vance
Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister, recently had a conversation with JD Vance, the US vice president-elect, discussing ways to strengthen the UK-US special relationship in the upcoming administration of Donald Trump. Rayner expressed...
Maximizing Tuition Revenue: How English Universities Can Benefit from Fee Increases
The government announced an increase in undergraduate tuition fees in England, with new students starting university next fall and existing students in their second and third years being affected. However, some universities may not...
Labour’s Tuition Fee Increase: A Test of Students’ Faith
It was always going to be a challenge for the Labour government to navigate the issue of tuition fees. After promising to abolish them, Keir Starmer's team recently announced an increase just months after...
Mel Stride Named Shadow Chancellor and Priti Patel Shadow Foreign Secretary in Kemi Badenoch’s...
Kemi Badenoch, the newly appointed Tory leader, has put together a strong Conservative frontbench team aimed at uniting the party. Mel Stride has been named as the shadow chancellor, while Priti Patel has been...
Impact of VAT on UK International Schools: Potential Exodus of Students
Imposing VAT on international schools in the UK could have a significant impact on the number of students attending these institutions, according to European diplomats. The German and French ambassadors to the UK emphasized...
Maximizing Social Mobility in the UK: How the Lack of Opportunity Costs £19bn in...
A lack of social mobility is costing the UK a significant £19bn annually, according to a report by the cross-party thinktank Demos and the Co-op. Social mobility, defined as the connection between a person's...
Navigating Special Educational Needs in the UK: Share Your Experiences
A recent report by the National Audit Office revealed that despite a significant increase in funding for children with special educational needs (SEN) in the UK, there has been no visible improvement in their...
Protecting Vulnerable UK Children from School Exclusion: A Fight for Their Future
When Sam began secondary school in Hackney, east London, at 11 years old, he had high levels of achievement and a passion for learning. However, less than two weeks after receiving an award for...
Private Faith Schools in UK Lobby for VAT Exemption on Fees Below £7,690
A group representing over 270 independent faith schools in the UK, including Jewish, Muslim, and Christian establishments, are in discussions with government ministers regarding a proposal to exempt small private schools from VAT if...
Limiting Smartphone Use: UK Parents Unite to Delay Access Until Age 14
Classroom peer pressure can be a concern for parents who are considering implementing a smartphone ban for their children. When the Smartphone Free Childhood (SFC) movement introduced an online pledge to delay smartphone access...
UK University Chiefs Push for 70% Tertiary Education by 2040
University leaders in the UK are urging the government to set a target of 70% of young people continuing their education after leaving school by 2040. This push comes from Universities UK (UUK), which...