
Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is ‘unfair to graduates’
The Treasury Committee will look at whether “the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair”.
SUNDAY, 03 MAY 2026, 07:19

The Treasury Committee will look at whether “the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair”.

The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would “take on the chin” any criticism surrounding his involvement

Ministers say “bold reforms” for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.

Planned changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England were announced last month.

The plans, due to come into force in September, follow support for Benedict’s Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools.

Posts encouraging fights between different schools are emerging on social media.

Increased tuition fees in England and Wales mean that students are likely to graduate with more debt.

Graduates hired to deliver the presentations a decade ago were told to avoid using words like “debt”.

Parents of Vincent Chan’s victims will meet the education secretary to press her on safeguarding.

A worker who was bitten three times by an eight-year-old boy wants more support from the council.

Pupils across the country are finding out which secondary school they have been allocated.

A group of low-fee paying private schools have challenged the government’s removal of the VAT exemption.

People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK’s weak job market.

Ministers want to tackle the high number of young people not in education, employment or training.

MPs criticise “rip-off” interest rates and unfair changes to repayment terms during a debate in Parliament

The government has unveiled its long-awaited plans for reforming SEND provision in England – but what do those most impacted make of the changes?

Teachers at two Greater Manchester schools took to the picket lines after claims of violent children

Councils seek powers to require more schools to take children as heads say funding would meet needs.

Some graduates in England say “punishing” student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work.

Robyn and Adam say changes to SEND provision could impact children like their eight-year-old son Oli.

Plant-based meals will be the standard option for students at the University of Southampton.