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13 May 2010

Students call on Lib Dems to keep promise on tuition fees

Students and academics have called on the Liberal Democrats not to abandon their opposition to increases in university tuition fees now that they are in coalition with the Tory Party.
23 Feb 2010

Unemployed young people to challenge politicians over education funding

Young people who are not in education, employment or training – known as 'NEETS' – are to question politicians on their education policies tomorrow. Ministers are facing calls to improve further education funding to tackle inequality.
19 Oct 2009

Gap widens between best and worst areas for educational success

Research has revealed a “postcode lottery” of educational achievement, with the gap widening between the best and worst ares. This is despite the £1.9 billion spent on widening university participation since 2005.
12 Oct 2009

Government challenged over plan to privatise student loans

Ministers are facing a strong challenge to their plans to privatise student loans, with academics and student campaigners criticising the proposals. The policy is part of a wider government plan to sell off around £3 billion worth of assets.
6 Oct 2009

Scrap tax breaks for private schools, say voters

Most people in Britain want an end to tax-breaks for fee-paying schools, with the money raised used for education more widely, according to a poll published today. 56% support the change with only 23% against.