European Commission Speech Brussels, 04 May 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, I have been asked to present the EU perspective on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But first, allow me to welcome that finally after ...

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DBT·policy

Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self driving future

Partnership will put the UK at the forefront of next generation self-driving technology

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DBT·policy

Transparency data: COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes repayment data: December 2025

The latest quarterly update of data on the performance of the government’s COVID-19 loan guarantee schemes. Data as at December 2025.

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Wonkhe Wonk Corner

Settlement changes would particularly affect academics, MAC suggests

With interesting timing, the committee’s new report says that making it harder to stay in the UK may particularly drive away those working in HE

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The PIE News·higher-ed

MPs warn UK university insolvency risk grows amid international student pressures

The cross-party Education Committee warned that the collapse of a major UK university is now “a real possibility, not a theoretical warning”, urging the government to introduce an early warning system and set out clear…

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DBT·policy

Policy paper: Summary of Memorandum of Understanding between DBT and Wayve

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) summary sets out how the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Wayve, within their respective remits, will jointly deliver shared objectives for trade, exports, and…

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European Parliament Press Releases·policy

Press release - 2026 Charlemagne Youth Prize: European laureates announced

This year’s awards went to an Estonian project to boost female democratic participation, a French political engagement app and a Spanish network for relations with China. Committee on Culture and Education Source : ©…

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FE Week

WorldSkills UK boss to lead City & Guilds Foundation

Ben Blackledge will stay on to oversee Team UK's performance at WorldSkills Shanghai The post WorldSkills UK boss to lead City & Guilds Foundation first appeared on FE Week .

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DBT·policy

Policy paper: UK support to Ukraine: factsheet

This factsheet summarises how the UK is supporting Ukraine following the Russian invasion.

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The Guardian Education

Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations

Deal was expected by end of month but talks hit buffers over cap on number of people entering UK and tuition fees UK politics live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Significant gaps remain in negotiations on…

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European Parliament Press Releases·policy

Press release - First European Order of Merit ceremony: media information

On Tuesday, 19 May, at a ceremony in Parliament laureates will receive the inaugural European Order of Merit for their significant contribution to EU integration and values. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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Ofqual

Regulation: Accreditation criterion

The criterion we use to take decisions on accreditation.

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Teacher Tapp Blog·higher-ed

AI cheats, teacher politics, upsetting emails PLUS mobile phone tracker

Hey there Tappers Bad news – this week has FIVE days in it. Good news – this month has a half-term in it! If your PPA was skipped because of the Bank Holiday last week, whether or not you had that time made up depends…

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