The UK's Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Questions answered for universities 

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From 1 July 2025, the UK’s new Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) will come into force. The scheme aims to increase transparency around foreign powers’ activity in the UK, to help protect the country’s safety and interests. 

AI in schools and colleges: what you need to know

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. It’s already having a significant impact across the public sector -  from helping police identify criminals to improving cancer screening in the NHS.  

That’s why we are bringing the AI revolution to classroom – using it to modernise our education system, to back our teachers and deliver for our children.

Expanding free school meals: what parents need to know  

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Free school meals provide vital nutrition for children during the school day. We’ve just announced that many more families will be eligible. Here's what parents need to know. Who will benefit from the expanded free school meals?  Over half a …

Alternative Student Finance – how we’re making student finance accessible to everyone

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Some people feel unable to use existing student loans due to their faith. This is most common among some Muslims because their religion prohibits engagement with interest, which is applied to all student loans. We support the goals of every …