Minerva Learning Trust
Two former education secretaries have been given gongs
Applied Business Academy liquidated before facing 'significant penalties'
Most large providers improve, while some achievement gaps between learner groups got wider
Meanwhile Pearson scoops health and science contracts from NCFE and digital T Levels get new names
Shadow minister slams 'absolutely unreal' lack of clarity on non-apprenticeship levy funding
Some colleges will have to turn students away without additional growth funding, says AoC
But top 16-19 funding base rate will surpass £5k in September
Attacks on Skills England's proximity to ministers and lack of accountability to parliament also came from Labour benches
The watchdog's FE chief is 'delighted' to join a midlands college leadership team in the summer
