The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council

The Government's proposals on higher education funding and student support and their impact on access to higher education (258 KB , PDF)
The Government's proposals on higher education funding and student support and their impact on access to higher education (258 KB , PDF)
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
This briefing analyses the progress of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill. The Bill has passed the House of Commons and its second reading in the House of Lords.
Average loan debt and the overall scale of loans have increased over time as the Government has shifted funding for maintenance and teaching to loans. This has led to concerns about the burden of debt, high interest rates and the cost of loans to the taxpayer.