Tories Vow to Scrap Interest on Student Loans in England
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces plan to abolish interest on Plan 2 student loans, calling it an unfair debt trap, while Labour prioritizes maintenance grants.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces plan to abolish interest on Plan 2 student loans, calling it an unfair debt trap, while Labour prioritizes maintenance grants.
Liverpool and Oxford have signed a partnership to boost research and commercialisation, aiming to retain high-growth businesses in the UK and create 40,000 jobs by 2030.
A college lecturer has been indefinitely removed from the teaching register after a panel found he sent sexual messages to students and failed to maintain professional boundaries.
Kaodi O'Loughlin Campbell has been struck off after admitting inappropriate communication with a boy from a special school, including telling him to delete messages.
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Great Alne Primary School in Warwickshire, operating at less than 10% capacity with just 12 pupils, faces closure due to financial unsustainability and declining enrollment, despite community opposition.
Former Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain reveals she's leaving television to become a teaching assistant, with plans to train as a full teacher after BBC cancelled her show.
A mother shares her daughter's story of graduating with £75,000 debt despite earning degrees, highlighting unfair interest rates and the need for education funding reform.
Edge Hill University's School of Nursing and Midwifery has been shortlisted in eight categories at the Student Nursing Times Awards, including best student experience and teaching innovation of the year.
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Haberdashers' Monmouth School Head Melvyn Roffe receives an MBE from HRH The Princess Royal, honouring his lifelong dedication to education and community engagement.
Busy Bees nurseries in Derbyshire join nationwide initiative to read 45 million books this year, countering alarming statistics showing children's reading enjoyment at 20-year low.
Edge Hill University reinforces its commitment to healthcare apprenticeships, offering pathways from nurse associates to operating department practice, supporting NHS workforce development and student careers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plan to freeze the student loan repayment threshold at £29,385 until 2030 will add approximately £250 to annual costs for four million graduates.
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RecommendedThe Department for Education has submitted plans to demolish most of Fortis Academy in Great Barr, citing buildings as 'life-expired' and unfit for modern teaching. The redevelopment is part of the national School Rebuilding Programme.
Eligibility for special educational needs support will be reassessed at the start of secondary school under new government plans, affecting current Key Stage 1 pupils.
The Department for Education has released final Attainment 8 scores for Birmingham secondary schools based on 2025 GCSE results, ranking the top 12 performers.
University College London agrees to a £21 million payout to 6,500 students over disrupted education during the pandemic, with each receiving around £3,270 in compensation.
UK graduates living in Germany, Belgium and other EU countries face increased monthly student loan repayments from April after the government cuts salary thresholds.
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RecommendedA Religious Studies teacher has been permanently banned from teaching after a panel found he made sexually motivated comments to two female students and gifted one a pair of stockings wrapped in customised paper.
Hanna Asish, 14, from Belfast, triumphs in Springboard FutureChef regional heat, securing a spot in the national final in London this March with her creative dishes.
Abode Student launches an £80 million portfolio, starting with 317 units in Birmingham's Knowledge Quarter. Work begins in November 2026, focusing on accessible, community-focused design near universities.
Former university students are calling for urgent government action on student loan repayments, with interest rates described as 'criminal' and thresholds frozen until 2030.
St Paul's School for Girls in Edgbaston has been crowned the best comprehensive school in the Midlands, topping the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 list with an outstanding Ofsted rating.
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RecommendedUniversity of Liverpool spinout Apoello has secured £470,000 in funding to commercialize its AI technology that aims to reduce failed experiments in materials science research.
Aldi announces 500 new apprenticeship roles across UK stores and warehouses, offering £12.02+ hourly wages and paid breaks, as unemployment rises to 5.2%.
A new Vodafone survey shows 31% of children describe AI chatbots as friends, with experts warning of risks like emotional attachment and inaccurate advice while highlighting learning benefits.
Industry Minister Chris McDonald addresses fears that apprenticeship reforms could lower standards, emphasizing government commitment to quality and expanding opportunities for young people.
More than 170,000 students in England and Wales are taking legal action against 36 universities, seeking £5,000 each in compensation for Covid-related disruption to their studies, following a landmark settlement with UCL.
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RecommendedUK Management College celebrates its tenth anniversary by opening a new campus in Salford and unveiling ambitious plans to become an independent university with its own degree-awarding powers by 2030.