UK Home Office data published today has revealed a 30% year-on-year decline in study visa applications to the UK from January to March 2026. High refusal rates from Q4 2025 have been sustained, driving the study visa…

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European Parliament Press Releases·policy

Press release - Periodic vehicle checks: MEPs ready to start talks with Council

On Thursday, plenary endorsed the opening of negotiations with Council on revising the EU rules on periodic roadworthiness tests and roadside inspections for vehicles. Committee on Transport and Tourism Source : ©…

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The Guardian Education

Struggling with the nine times table? I have a failsafe method | Adrian Chiles

Apparently, nines are the hardest to grasp for primary school children. If only they’d learned how to cheat like me Maths was never my thing. I quite enjoyed it at O-level, to the extent that I chose to do it at…

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DBT

Guidance: Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) privacy notice

This privacy notice confirms how the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) collects and uses personal data from applications submitted under the scheme.

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Department for Education

Guidance: Delivering the children’s social care reset

An implementation plan for local partners that sets out the next steps for whole system reform of the children’s social care system.

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The PIE News·policy

Jacqui Smith hails UK ELT as English UK warns policy progress must not “stall”

English UK has published an updated version of its 2026 position paper , urging the UK government to accelerate reforms affecting the English language teaching (ELT) sector and international education strategy, as it…

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DWP·research

Research: WorkWell Pilot management information from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2026

Management Information for the WorkWell Pilot, a work and health programme. This covers all starts of the programme.

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EU Commission Press Releases (EAC)

Speech by Commissioner Albuquerque at the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) conference: A new era for EU capital markets

European Commission Speech Paris, 21 May 2026 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Many thanks to Verena for inviting me to take part in today's discussion. It is a pleasure to be back in Paris. I am encoura...

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FE Week·policy

Ofsted warns Multiverse ‘needs attention’ after starts stop on weakest apprenticeships

Watchdog criticises low completion rates and high staff workload at England’s biggest apprenticeship provider The post Ofsted warns Multiverse ‘needs attention’ after starts stop on weakest apprenticeships first…

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

What do the English local elections tell us about higher education?

This blog was kindly authored by by Harriet Coombs, Senior Analyst at the Tony Blair Institute. You can find analysis of the Senedd election results here and analysis of the Holyrood results here . Last week’s local…

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Wonkhe

The world is facing an environmental polycrisis – HE must play its part

In tough economic times sustainability commitments can take a back seat. Scott Davidson explains why the long term health of the planet shouldn't be sacrificed to short term pressures

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Wonkhe·higher-ed

Universities need a conversation about social class

Higher education institutions are still reluctant to discuss class, and how it plays out in academic careers. For Jamie Tully and Hazel Mycroft, it’s time to start talking

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Seven Cambridge academics elected as 2026 Academy of Medical Sciences Fellows

The new Fellows have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to advancing medical science, each responsible for pioneering discovery research and translating innovation into tangible benefits for patients…

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EU Commission Press Releases (EAC)

Commission sends Statements of Objections to several companies concerning synthetic turf cartels

European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 May 2026 The European Commission has informed several companies active in the synthetic turf sector of its preliminary view that they have breached EU antitrust rules by…

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BBC News Education

Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins

The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.

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The PIE News·higher-ed

“Open campuses, joint degrees”: Canada envoy signals India push

Canada’s high commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, has said Canadian universities and colleges are preparing for a stronger presence in India through branch campuses, joint degrees and talent mobility…

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The Guardian Education·policy

British Council staff in Italy to strike over proposed 80% workforce cut

Soft power institution faces funding crisis linked to Covid-era government loan due to be repaid by September Staff at the British Council in Italy will go on strike over deep cuts that would slash about 80% of its…

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The PIE News·edtech

Why do students choose to study at Alpha School Malta?

Students often choose Alpha School Malta because they are looking for a more personalised and meaningful learning experience. As a boutique school, we focus on creating a warm, supportive environment where students feel…

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DBT

Guidance: UK-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement: technical note

This technical note sets out the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) preliminary estimates for the economic impact of the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement.

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Early Learning & Childcare Officer (Term Time Part Time) (Temporary)

Education news for this role

Official Statistics: List of upcoming DWP ad hoc statistical releases

UK study visa issuance falls 32%

Press release - Periodic vehicle checks: MEPs ready to start talks with Council

Struggling with the nine times table? I have a failsafe method | Adrian Chiles

Guidance: Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) privacy notice

Guidance: Delivering the children’s social care reset

Jacqui Smith hails UK ELT as English UK warns policy progress must not “stall”

Research: WorkWell Pilot management information from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2026

Speech by Commissioner Albuquerque at the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) conference: A new era for EU capital markets

Ofsted warns Multiverse ‘needs attention’ after starts stop on weakest apprenticeships

What do the English local elections tell us about higher education?

The world is facing an environmental polycrisis – HE must play its part

Universities need a conversation about social class

Seven Cambridge academics elected as 2026 Academy of Medical Sciences Fellows

Commission sends Statements of Objections to several companies concerning synthetic turf cartels

Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins

“Open campuses, joint degrees”: Canada envoy signals India push

British Council staff in Italy to strike over proposed 80% workforce cut

Why do students choose to study at Alpha School Malta?

Guidance: UK-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement: technical note

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