Former UK ministers Tony Blair, Alan Milburn, and Rishi Sunak criticize the education system for failing to prepare students for life, emphasizing the need for financial literacy and practical skills.
NEWSAICampaigners and disability groups are urging the UK government to halt plans to cut funding for specialist assistive software under the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). They argue that free, mass-market tools cannot replace the functionality of specialist software, risking wider attainment gaps and increased student withdrawals.
NEWSAIPublic confidence in UK university education has dropped significantly, with 34% now believing it's not worth the cost, up from 14% in 2005. Rising student debt, frozen repayment thresholds, and fears of AI impacting graduate jobs contribute to disillusionment.
NEWSAIUK MPs are investigating the student loan system, focusing on graduate earnings, repayment thresholds, and interest rates. New research shows a third of people now question the value of a university degree, with concerns about mounting debt and interest accumulation impacting graduates' life choices.
NEWSAIThe University of Manchester is investigating anonymous phone calls targeting female medical students with sexual harassment and intimidation. The calls, which have occurred for at least three years, have left students feeling unsafe and demeaned. The university has launched a formal investigation and a wider review of cultural issues.
NEWSAIMore than 52,000 people responded to a Commons Treasury committee inquiry into student loans, with most plan 2 borrowers saying interest rates and repayment terms were unreasonable. MPs said the scale of frustration and upset among graduates was significant.
NEWSAIEnglish schools saw a 68% rise in suspensions for prejudicial abuse (55,000+ racist, 13,000+ homophobic/transphobic, 1,600+ disablist) between 2020-21 and 2024-25, attributed to reduced anti-bullying support and societal issues.
