Scottish Budget's education funding hailed and questioned
A lecturer has welcomed Scottish Budget support for colleges but questioned a £20m allocation for Dundee University. Experts warn further cuts would be 'harrowing' for the sector.
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UK degree value debate: Passport or visa for social mobility?
Experts challenge a vice-chancellor's claim that UK degrees are now just a 'visa' for social mobility, arguing the real issue is a failing economy and a persistent 'class ceiling'.
Scottish University Funding Model 'Not Sustainable', Warns Principal
Edinburgh University's principal, Sir Peter Mathieson, warns Scotland's free tuition policy is unsustainable, proposing graduate repayments. Read the urgent funding crisis details.
Sainsbury's launches AI graduate scheme for 50
Sainsbury's launches a new two-year graduate programme, FutureMaker, for 50 graduates, focusing on AI, digital, and data skills to build a sustainable retail talent pipeline. Applications open 9 January.
New £925 levy on international students from 2028
UK universities face a new £925 tax per international student from 2028, adding pressure to institutions already at risk. Explore the impact on higher education funding and the graduate job market.
Clearing Student Debt: Three Success Stories
Discover how three graduates in the US paid off student loans in under ten years. Learn their strategies for debt freedom, from refinancing to side hustles.
Republicans challenge Trump's nursing student loan cap
A group of Republicans is pushing to reverse a Trump-era decision that caps graduate nursing student loans at $100,000, warning it worsens the NHS staffing crisis. Discover the bipartisan backlash.
Young Senator's Student Debt Cut Sparks Backlash
Australia's youngest senator, on a salary of nearly £125,000, faces criticism for celebrating a 20% student debt cut. Critics call the policy unfair, benefiting high earners most.
Britons react to Budget 2025 financial pressures
From childcare costs to graduate job woes, Britons across the country share how the 2025 budget impacts their personal finances and future prospects. Discover their stories.
Graduates hit by 51% tax while pension costs soar
Young graduates face marginal tax rates up to 57% while funding generous pensioner benefits. Discover the shocking intergenerational unfairness in Britain's tax system.
32 US Students Win Prestigious 2026 Rhodes Scholarships
Meet the 32 American students, including military cadets and Paralympians, awarded 2026 Rhodes Scholarships to study at Oxford University. Discover their ambitious plans for housing, health, and sustainability.
Youth unemployment hits 15.3% as graduates struggle
Exclusive analysis reveals UK youth unemployment at 15.3%, highest since 2015. Graduates share their demoralising job hunt experiences. Discover what's behind the crisis.
Labour's Motorist Tax Revolt: Highest Burden in 70 Years
Exclusive polling reveals British drivers' fury as Labour considers unprecedented tax hikes on motorists while slashing public spending. Discover how the budget could hit your wallet.
Dean Gaffney, 47, dating ex-Harvard graduate, 31
Former EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney reveals surprising new romance with Cambridge-educated beauty half his age - and admits she's completely different from his usual partners.
Record low graduate student loan repayments revealed
New government data reveals a startling trend as the proportion of university graduates making student loan repayments hits unprecedented lows, sparking concerns about graduate employment and the sustainability of higher education funding.
Reeves faces backlash over flight tax plans for £30bn hole
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting pressure as green taxes on flights and potential holiday surcharges emerge as controversial solutions to Britain's £30 billion fiscal shortfall, sparking industry outrage and consumer anxiety.
Cambridge graduate dies after believing anti-vax myths
The grieving brother of a Cambridge University graduate speaks out about how online health misinformation contributed to his sister's preventable death from sepsis.
Gen Z Abandoning Banking Careers for Entrepreneurship
London's financial institutions face a talent crisis as Generation Z workers reject traditional banking roles in favour of entrepreneurial ventures and flexible work experiences, according to industry leaders.
Critical Thinking Degrees: Never a Waste of Money
New research challenges the 'rip-off' narrative around university education, revealing how degrees that develop critical thinking skills provide lifelong value beyond mere job preparation.
Labour unveils new taxes on wealthy in emergency budget
In a dramatic emergency budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced sweeping new taxes targeting Britain's wealthiest citizens while blaming Brexit and Conservative policies for the nation's economic crisis.
Jordi Alba announces retirement from football
Spanish football icon Jordi Alba confirms his retirement from professional football, ending a glittering career that saw him triumph with Barcelona, Spain, and Inter Miami. The legendary left-back reflects on his journey and future plans.
Graduate, 23, dies from meningitis days after symptoms
A promising university graduate died from meningitis just days after falling ill, with her family initially believing she had freshers' flu. The 23-year-old's sudden deterioration serves as a tragic warning about the deadly disease.
Cambridge graduate dies after refusing cancer chemotherapy
A Cambridge University graduate and mother-of-three who rejected conventional cancer treatment in favour of alternative therapies has died, with a coroner concluding her death was influenced by her anti-vaccination beliefs and chemotherapy refusal.
Graduate starves due to severe OCD in flat near family
The heartbreaking story of Kane Youssef, a University of Manchester graduate who tragically starved to death in his Bury flat while suffering from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder.
University graduate charged with murder in hippie town
A 29-year-old university graduate has been charged with murder after the body of a 23-year-old woman was discovered in Mullumbimby, one of Australia's most famous hippie towns, sending shockwaves through the close-knit community.
Government cracks down on 'rip-off' university courses
Ministers order UK universities to cease offering 'low-quality' courses with poor graduate outcomes, threatening fines for institutions that fail to comply with new value for money standards.
Part-Time Work Boosts Student Grades and CVs, Study Finds
New research from the University of Surrey finds students with part-time jobs develop better time management, leading to improved academic performance and enhanced employability.
2025 UK University English Rankings: Surprising Changes Revealed
The Complete University Guide 2025 unveils surprising shifts in the English department rankings. Discover which institutions are leading in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and research excellence.
Healthcare graduates most satisfied in UK, new study reveals
Groundbreaking research from the Office for Students shows healthcare graduates are the most satisfied with their career paths, outperforming all other disciplines in post-graduation contentment.
UK Media & Film Studies University Rankings 2025 Revealed
The Complete University Guide 2025 has released its definitive rankings for Media and Film Studies degrees. Discover which UK institutions lead the pack in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction.
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