£925 International Student Levy on Higher Education Providers
Higher education providers in England will pay £925 per international student per year from 1 August 2028, under draft legislation published today by the Department…
Month: July 2026
Mother and daughter graduate together at apprenticeship ceremony
A mother and daughter who work and learn together at a family pub and restaurant near Swansea have graduated after both completing their management apprenticeships.…
Enginuity and CBM sign strategic partnership agreement to strengthen skills for UK manufacturing SMEs
Enginuity has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM), marking the beginning of a strategic partnership to strengthen SME…
EdTech company Bud launches Bud Assist for Learners, bringing embedded AI support directly into the learner journey
Bud’s new capability gives learners a first line of support built around their own learning plan. Bud, the apprenticeship and skills management platform, this week…
Black Country Chamber backs new West Midlands Local Skills Improvement Plan
The Government has signed off a major new plan that will support businesses in the West Midlands with the skills they need to boost economic…
Green Skills or Clean Energy? Why the Language Matters Just as Much as the Technology
The UK’s transition to a lower-carbon economy has introduced a new vocabulary alongside new technologies. Green skills, clean energy, net zero, retrofit and low-carbon heating have…
Employer Confidence is Critical to Construction Skills Package Success, NAO says
The government’s ambitions to build 1.5 million homes, upgrade home energy standards, and deliver a £725 billion long-term infrastructure pipeline will depend on a significant…
Raymond Blanc OBE helps celebrate next generation of chefs at City of Oxford College and University Centre awards event
Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc OBE joined culinary students from across Activate Learning’s group of colleges for a special award ceremony at City of Oxford College and University Centre. The event, held on Wednesday 1 July, brought…
The Most Important Word in Apprenticeships
The most important word in apprenticeships is not achievement. That is not about diminishing the importance of completion or success. Achievement matters. It signals that…
PIP, NEETs and the £41 Billion Welfare Bill: Why The Timms Review Matters For Skills and Employability | FE Soundbite 855
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 855: 11th July 2026. PIP, NEETs and the £41 Billion Welfare Bill: Why the Timms Review Matters for Skills and…
