FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 - The Untold Story

Universities must be more transparent with public money, skills minister says

It comes after reports that two in five universities and colleges in England expect to run at a deficit this year.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

English universities’ income falls for third consecutive year

Office for Students says declining international student numbers will lead to more cuts on campus

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025

More than two in five universities in England face deficits this year – watchdog

Higher education institutions have announced redundancies and course closures over the past year as a result of growing financial pressures.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Sussex University to mount legal challenge to free speech fine

The uni was fined a record £585k over its handling of protests against Professor Kathleen Stock

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

University of Sussex fine sparks fears of bigger penalties for other institutions

Universities UK says ruling raises concerns about how to prevent harassment and hate speech on campus

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025

Universities may face fines higher than £585k over free speech, watchdog warns

The Office for Students issued a record high fine to the University of Sussex after an investigation found it had failed to uphold freedom of speech.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

University of Sussex fined £585,000 for failing to uphold freedom of speech

Regulator accused of ‘perpetuating culture wars’ after case of Kathleen Stock, who faced protests for views on gender

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025

University fined £585,000 for failing to uphold free speech

The Office for Students found the University of Sussex had failed to uphold freedom of speech

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

University fined £585,000 following free speech investigation

The Office for Students found the University of Sussex had failed to uphold freedom of speech.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Fraudulent student loan claims under investigation after TikTok videos encourage false applications

At least £3.7m of fraudulent student loan claims were identified last year, according to reports

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025