Weaknesses of English student protection plans highlighted
Office for Students says it will require some institutions to revise their contingency plans for closure
Office for Students says it will require some institutions to revise their contingency plans for closure
Architects of amendment to immigration bill urge Prime Minister Theresa May to ‘embrace’ liberalisation of student immigration regime
Jo Johnson is back in his old brief as England’s universities and science minister, reappointed by the prime minister, his brother Boris. John Morgan looks at his most pressing challenges – some his...
Department advertises for ‘policy expert on HE financial sustainability’ who will shape stance on ‘potential intervention’ if institutions risk closure
Treasury officials will find it harder to ignore the deficit pressures caused by subsidising lower-earning creative arts students after analysis, researcher argues
Impending ONS student loans review to impact on chancellor’s deficit elimination goal and government’s post-18 education review
Universities minister’s exit removes a voice in government arguing against cut in funding – but adds to potential backbench opposition
Sector observers predict that universities will take the chance to rein in executive remuneration
IFS researcher says ONS decision will make Labour fees pledge ‘a lot less expensive’ and bring more ‘Treasury scrutiny’ of sector
Minister’s second ‘pad’ could signal government taking policy more ‘in-house’, some suggest
Department for Education team backing those setting up new universities may reflect concern over role of Office for Students
Augar review needs to take account of key ONS debt study but get in ahead of spending review, observers warn
Deepening deficits of up to £14 million at English universities prompt warnings of damage to cities and towns reliant on universities as ‘anchors’
With the consultation now closed, Philip Augar’s review of English post-18 education must begin the hard work of devising substantial but cost-effective proposals, says Andy Westwood