York College
Investment plans for skills still fall short of big ambitions for economic growth, writes Stephen Evans
Extra funding is welcome, but the last thing colleges need is more red tape, writes Mark Taylor
This wasn't a game-changing budget for FE, but there are early signs Labour sees skills as essential for growth,...
Additional funding committed to further education and apprenticeships as national insurance and minimum wages rise
Fundable higher education courses will now not start until January 2027
Shorter and foundation apprenticeships to also get £40m next year
New rate will apply from April 2025, chancellor set to announce at tomorrow’s budget
Chancellor also vows to ‘protect’ education priorities at Wednesday’s budget
Colleges were snubbed last time round