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Teachers and MPs hit out at decision to defund Now Teach in midst of staffing ‘crisis’
Institute for Fiscal Studies study says rise in burden on government will not be captured by official measures
Analysis suggests London is 5 times more exposed to impact of evolving technology than north-east England
Dodgy materials and poor construction typify a desire to drive down public sector costs via opaque contracts
Because of ageing buildings, the school estate is in more need of work than the NHS
Capital outlay has fallen short for a long time punctuated by occasional bursts of spending
Decision was made despite recommendation to repair twice as many buildings in the UK
National Audit Office warns of declining conditions following years of under-investment by UK government
Education leaders say buildings ‘not fit for purpose’ as maintenance investment falls
Total student loan book reaches £200bn
Concerns raised over implementation as other vocational qualifications are defunded
Ministers struggle to curb widespread industrial action in public sector
Further education now covered by strict lending limits after being reclassified as part of public sector
Figures come as health leaders warn that patients will face severe disruption during biggest NHS walkout on February 6
Russell Group of universities hits out at government’s below-inflation increase in maintenance loans
Education ministers at least have control over some policy levers to reverse grim decline in standards
Staff shortages emerge in key subjects as recruitment slumps, with science among worst affected
Privacy watchdog finds education department gave improper access to identifying information
Government drive to plug skills gap under threat as staff depart for higher pay in private sector
Building and maintenance budgets also threatened as gas and electricity bills rise by 83% in one year
Leaders of NEU and NASUWT warn education secretary’s proposal ‘doesn’t come close’ to their demands
Government to table amendments to freedom of speech bill to protect academics’ right to speak out
The prime minister, his wife and the chancellor have been fined for violating restrictions by attending parties
Ministers must recognise the value of our interconnected system of post-18 courses and research
Measures part of next phase of the government’s drive to ‘level up’ education
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