Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:16am on 22 Oct 2025,Wednesday International
The UK government will raise university tuition fees each year from 2026, linking them to inflation. Maintenance loans will also rise, while new grants for low-income students will return by 2029. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said only universities with “high-quality teaching” can charge full fees. The plan aims to fix financial pressures on universities. From 2027, new V-levels will replace BTecs, offering clearer routes into work or higher education. The government says V-levels will simplify over 900 current vocational courses and create stronger career pathways for young people finishing their GCSEs. (PC: BBC)
