Politics

Budget: Our expectations must be realistic and long-term

Our asks are moderate, but the chancellor can't delay action for the sector long if government is going to...

JL Dutaut
David Hughes
Politics

What our learners need from the autumn budget

Touring England’s colleges at the start of term has revealed a number of challenges holding its learners back and...

JL Dutaut
Qasim Hussain
Politics

Treat colleges and schools fairly on any NI reform, unions say

Colleges were snubbed last time round

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Colleges, Politics

EPI outlines ‘clear picture’ that college finances are worse than unis

Think tank urges Labour not to forget FE amid HE financial crisis talks

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Politics

Tugendhat pledges millions for FE in Tory leadership bid

Apprenticeships and skills spending will reduce reliance on migrant workers, according to Tory leadership hopeful

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Colleges, Politics

172 college leaders make collective investment plea to chancellor

Principals warn economic growth will be stifled without greater funding to build the FE workforce

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Politics

Phillipson tells school pay review body to consider FE impact

Education secretary appears to namecheck further education workforce for first time in STRB remit letter

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Politics

Mayors’ powers are key to unlocking skills for growth

National policy-making has left the West Midlands behind and the region needs and wants to try something new

JL Dutaut
Richard Parker
Politics

Labour conference: The same old promises can’t buy me love

When the White Album becomes white noise, you know it’s time for a whole new playlist. Mark Dawe reflects...

JL Dutaut
Mark Dawe