‘I’m missing out’: the cash-strapped UK university students forced to live at home Experts say students from poorer backgrounds increasingly having to limit their options because of money worries The Guardian - UK · Jun 27
Top London universities expel students for cheating with AI University College London and Imperial College London both expelled students during the 2024-25 academic year Evening Standard · May 18
‘Excessive’ financial risks threaten survival of many English universities, report warns High levels of borrowing and rapid expansion among dangers identified by Higher Education Policy Institute The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Four years after Russia's invasion: How have electricity and gas prices changed across Europe? Residential electricity and gas prices in the EU remain above the levels seen before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Compared to the highly volatile years of the energy crisis, prices have largely stabilised as of 2026. Euronews · Feb 26
Electricity and gas prices across Europe: The most expensive and cheapest cities in 2026 Electricity and gas prices vary significantly across Europe. When adjusted for PPS, country rankings show a heavier burden on households in Central and Eastern Europe. Euronews · Feb 9
Reform UK politicians should be barred from speaking on campus, say 35% of students Survey by education thinktank finds ‘contradictory’ attitudes towards free speech at UK universities The Guardian - UK · Jan 15
Reform UK should be banned from speaking at universities, more than a third of students say Fines can be imposed on universities and colleges if it is found they have failed to protect free speech rights The Independent UK · Jan 15
More students should study shorter courses – former Open University boss More shorter courses would suit learners at different life stages better and enable them to spread costs, Professor Tim Blackman argues The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
University students must work 20 hours a week to meet living costs – report The findings come as students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive their exam results on Thursday. Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025
Why part-time job may not be enough for university students to meet basic standard of living ‘The harm students currently face cannot be overstated, as too many are struggling to cover their basic costs,’ the report said The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025
International student levy could cost English universities £600m a year The proposed 6% surcharge has prompted warnings from vice-chancellors over its impact on budgets and global competitiveness The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025
Energy bills across Europe: What share of the cost is made up of tax? European countries apply different tax policies to consumer energy prices. This leads to significant differences in the share of energy taxes and VAT in electricity and gas bills. Euronews · May 24, 2025
Where the grid hits hardest: Energy distribution costs across Europe compared The share of distribution in energy prices varies significantly across European capital cities. Euronews explores these differences in both electricity and gas bills. Euronews · May 15, 2025
Schools told to be more ‘boy-positive’ to fix male underachievement A dedicated Minister for Men could help address education gender gap, says report The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025 Schools should be ‘boy positive’ to tackle male underachievement – report There is a risk of ‘under-educated men veering towards the political extremes’ if gender disparities are not addressed, a think tank has warned.
The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025 Nearly nine in 10 university students use AI to help with studies – report A think tank has called on institutions to urgently ‘stress test’ their assessments to check they cannot be easily completed using AI.
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025 Has Britain finally fallen out of love with university? LET’S UNPACK THAT: As a former Tory minister hits back at critics who say degrees are no longer worth the paper they’re printed on and student numbers fall flat, Helen Coffey looks at whether going to uni has become less rite of passage and more passé for the next generation
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025 Majority of students oppose Government’s decision to raise tuition fees – poll But the increase in maintenance support has made the move ‘more palatable’, a think tank has suggested.
International Business Times UK · Dec 27, 2024 Over 500K Students From Dubai, Malaysia and More Receive UK Degrees Without Entering the Country A report by the Higher Education Policy Unit (Hepi) has revealed that well over-half a million students are awarded degrees from British institutions without having to enter the country.
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024 Chinese students on UK campuses face ‘ethnic clustering’ and language barriers A think tank’s report has called for universities to offer support to Chinese students facing ‘integration challenges’.
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024 Fall in overseas students accepted on undergraduate degree courses in UK It comes as universities have warned of significant financial concerns due to a drop in international demand.
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024 Rent for student room in London up by a fifth in two years, report suggests An ‘affordability crisis’ in the capital’s housing market was putting students in an impossible position, a housing charity boss has warned.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024 Universities which restrict access to exam scripts ’cause students harm’ Students cannot reflect on their exam performance without seeing their marked scripts, a paper from the Higher Education Policy Institute has said.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024 Focus on final-year exams at Oxbridge may disadvantage female students – report The assessment system at Oxford and Cambridge could be worse for women as they tend to be more risk averse and can suffer from PMS, a report suggests.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024 Fewer 18-year-olds from UK apply to most selective universities and courses The number of applicants for medicine courses has fallen to the lowest point since 2020, Ucas figures show.