A union's calculations suggest the poorest students will see their debts rise the most due to the coalition government’s new student support system.

A demonstration outside the Treasury has called for cuts in military spending, including subsidies for the arms trade, at a time when other areas face severe cutbacks.

A Conservative councillor has been accused of insulting his own constituents after describing a debate on local cuts as a “complete waste of time”.

Following a speech by Business Secretary Vince Cable, the University and College Union has said that ministers are "in disarray" about higher education funding.