Research on the increasing cost of living and inflation
House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
International Day of Education 2023
A Westminster Hall debate on the International Day of Education is scheduled for Thursday 26 January 2023, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate will be led by Vicky Ford MP.
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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Research Briefing
The value of student maintenance support
How have student maintenance support levels changed over time? What support are students eligible for this and next academic year, is it enough and how much are their parents meant to contribute?
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Research Briefing
Higher education student numbers
Headline student numbers have increased to new records following a short dip after the 2012 reforms. There are however ongoing concerns about numbers of part-time undergraduates EU students and some disadvantaged groups.
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Research Briefing
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill: Progress of the Bill
This briefing analyses the progress of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill. The Bill is currently in the Commons for consideration of Lords amendments.
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Constituency Casework
Support for students from Ukraine in UK higher education
Find out what support is available for higher education students who have arrived in the UK under the Ukraine Schemes.
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Insight
How is the rising cost of living affecting students?
Rent and food prices have increased for students while maintenance loans are lower in real terms compared to last year.
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Research Briefing
Student loan statistics
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.
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Research Briefing
University Strikes FAQs
This briefing explains why some university staff are striking over pensions, pay, and working conditions in November 2022, and what students can do if their studies are disrupted.
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Research Briefing
The Turing Scheme
The Turing Scheme has replaced the Erasmus+ programme in providing funding for participants in UK universities, colleges, and schools to go on international study and work placements.
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Research Briefing
Support for care leavers
This briefing paper provides an overview of the UK Government’s policies to support care leavers.
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Research Briefing
Student support for undergraduates across the UK
This briefing outlines the student finance available to undergraduate higher education students in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. It also covers recent policy debates about the student support system in each nation.
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Research Briefing
A levels, Scottish Highers, and university admissions 2022
This briefing provides an overview of the assessment, grading, and results of A levels and Scottish Highers in 2022. It also analyses this year's university applications and admissions cycle.
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Constituency Casework
Cost of living support for students
Find out what support is available to students across the UK to help with their living costs.
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