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What the Australian Social Media Ban can Teach the UK
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (637+ words) We're nearly five months into Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s, but cracks are already beginning to show. As the UK consultation continues and trials begin, there are important lessons to learn, says Tim Levy, Australia-based Managing Director of…...
Student start-ups take centre stage at business launch and awards event
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (279+ words) Almost 20 new business ventures developed by students, ranging from technology tracking food expiry dates to inventive storage solutions, were launched at a University of Chester event. The event brought together more than 60 students across 18 start-up teams, each presenting newly-developed business…...
Interest on Plan 2 and 3 Student Loans Will Be Capped at 6% Instead of RPI+3% From 1st September
2+ week, 1+ day ago (747+ words) The government is capping the'maximum interest rates on Plan 2 and 3 student loans at 6% from 1 September, for the 2026/27 academic year, delivering stability and protections for graduates from escalating student loan interest. This measure'will protect students and graduates in England and Wales…...
Youth Unemployment Is Rising " Why This Could Be a Turning Point for Youth Opportunity
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (947+ words) Rising youth unemployment highlights growing complexity for practitioners. This article explores how recent reforms, system challenges and frontline insight shape what's needed to support young people into sustainable employment. Youth unemployment in the UK has risen to 14%, the highest level…...
Leeds students take on hot topics in youth democracy debate
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (420+ words) Students from across Leeds City College challenged regional officials and community leaders on current issues including voting age, the potential social media ban for under 16s and SEND support in education during a panel discussion on youth participation in democracy." The…...
1 Bn Youth Employment Drive to Unlock 200, 000 Jobs and Apprenticeships
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1671+ words) A major youth employment drive backed by "1 billion will help create 200, 000 jobs for young people, alongside the biggest transformation of apprenticeships in a decade. It comes as apprenticeships starts amongst young people are down 40 percent in the last decade and…...
College Staff Shine in Women in Construction Event
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (154+ words) South Hampshire College Group have hosted an inspirational event to highlight the important contributions of women to the construction industry. This event was not just a celebration of the construction industry, but also a strong way to mark both International…...
Higher Education and Access to HE Students Prepare for the Future at Graduate Careers Forum
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (543+ words) University Campus Students at NPTC Group of Colleges gained valuable career insights and practical employability skills at the College's Graduate Careers Forum, held at Neath College. The event brought together industry professionals, entrepreneurs and guest speakers to help students explore…...
Why cutting training budgets is holding Welsh employers back
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (400+ words) FE News A" recent article by People Management highlights"that"training investment from"UK employers"has fallen to its lowest point in more than a decade." Investment in training is no longer a "nice to have,"its"what can set…...
We Must Succeed at Tackling Youth and Disabled Unemployment Gaps
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (252+ words) Source: ONS data, young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET), UK: February 2026 The most recent ONS data release showed that the number of NEET young people who are economically inactive decreased by 34, 000 on the quarter, whilst simultaneously the…...