Sara won a prized place to study medicine in Glasgow. Why is the Home Office blocking her?
She secured a highly sought after place to study medicine at Kabul University in February 2021, but in a matter of months the Taliban returned to power and imposed a ban on women studying for degrees. Sara had been…
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Emergency stockpiles are a luxury that not everyone can afford | Letters
For families living in a single room in a shared house, storing nine litres of water per person alongside three days' worth of essential supplies may simply be unrealistic. When families are already struggling with the…
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Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm
Practices across the country, including in London, Gloucestershire and Norfolk , have reported problems. Services in Wales are also affected. GP leaders said the problem would cause huge disruption, given the scale of…
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What the Budget Means for Tutors
The increase, announced by Chancellor John Healey on 28 October, will allow individuals to receive up to £3,000 of qualifying trading and miscellaneous income tax-free each year. Importantly, the change is not restricted…
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‘Mixed picture’ for social mobility as Brits climb career ladder yet can’t afford a home
Educational mobility has improved over recent decades, with people from non-graduate families having a much better chance of gaining degrees since 1991. Though the pace of improvement has begun to level out – potentially…
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Welsh education group opens Cheshire office amid rising demand
The move marks another step in the business’ growth from a specialist recruitment agency into a wider education support provider, offering Initial Teacher Training, Alternative Provision and Children’s Residential Care…
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BSDC launches college-led podcast on education and employment
The podcast explores the connection between learning and real-world career development, making it a valuable resource for employers, educators, parents, adult learners and those interested in workforce development. Each…
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SELECT teams up with Luceco Group to help small businesses across Scotland with new £18,000 Powering Potential apprentice funding initiative
The country’s largest construction trade association has teamed up with the market-leading manufacturer to unveil the Powering Potential initiative, which will see three SELECT member firms receive £6,000 each to help…
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Full house for education workshop at Refugee Sanctuary Scotland as Dr Carly McNamara inspires future students
Last week’s event brought together individuals eager to learn more about Scotland’s further and higher education system and the opportunities it can create. The session was delivered by Dr Carly McNamara , founder and…
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East Sussex College named joint top FE language provider in the South East
The College shares the top position in the South East with Chichester College and is only bettered by New College Durham nationally in EL Gazette UK’s Language School Rankings 2026-27. The latest recognition reflects the…
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