Further education
Further education news from UK Parliament.
Government has ‘moral obligation’ to reverse freezing of student loans repayment threshold
The government has a moral obligation to reverse the decision to freeze the threshold at which student loans are repaid, a new report published by the Treasury Committee says.
06 July 2026
Short debates in the Lords
Members debate declining birth rates, local councillors, establishing a national arts bank, UK energy prices, and the case for a cross-sector AI regulation bill. Catch up
05 June 2026
Student loans: More than 52,000 responses to Treasury Committee call for evidence
The Treasury Committee has published a summary of the results of its public survey on student loans and the taxation of graduates.
27 May 2026
Student loans: new inquiry on repayment terms and the taxation of graduates launches
The Treasury Committee is launching a new inquiry into student loans and the broader taxation of graduates
12 March 2026
New inquiry: FCDO’s approach to higher education and research partnerships
The International Development Committee has launched an inquiry exploring the FCDO’s approach to higher education and research partnerships as part of its development strategy.
04 March 2026
Govt’s hazy understanding of the cost of public services must be improved, PAC urges
A significant cultural shift across the civil service is required to better identify the costs of public services.
12 December 2025
Education Committee publishes Govt’s response to FE and Skills report
The Education Committee has published the Government’s response to its report into FE and Skills which made recommendations on strengthening the sector.
09 December 2025
Apprenticeships bill receives Royal Assent
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill completes passage through Parliament. Catch up
01 May 2025
Four short debates in the Lords
Railway operators, national youth strategy, the display and retention of human body parts and biodiversity in the spotlight. Catch up
14 March 2025
Education Committee’s verdict following Office for Students Chair pre-appointment hearing
The Education Committee has endorsed the Government's preferred candidate, Professor Edward Peck, as the new Chair of the Office for Students (OfS).
07 March 2025
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]: call for evidence
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]: call for evidence
26 February 2025
Lords 'tidies up' apprenticeships bill
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill has final stages in the Lords. Catch up
12 February 2025
Value of lifelong learning debated in the Lords
Members discuss positive impact of ongoing education on social, economic and personal wellbeing. Catch up
07 February 2025
Apprenticeships bill has report stage in the Lords
Further scrutiny of apprenticeships bill concludes at report stage. Catch up
06 February 2025
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss levels of rape prosecution, copyright and artificial intelligence, the Office for Students' 2025-2030 strategy, and glorification of terrorism in four short debates. Catch up
31 January 2025