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Third of University Students Fear AI Job Losses Will Spark Social Unrest

A King's College London survey reveals that one in three university students believe artificial intelligence will cause job losses severe enough to trigger civil unrest. The poll also highlights that students are among the heaviest users of AI technology, with 77% using it regularly compared to 46% of workers.

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Policy May 14, 2026

Prosperity Fund Cuts Place Apprenticeship Hubs at Risk

Proposed cuts to prosperity funding are threatening the future of apprenticeship hubs that serve as vital gateways for young people entering skilled employment. The potential loss of this infrastructure raises serious concerns about access to vocational training and the ability of local areas to meet emerging skills needs.

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Policy May 13, 2026

Ofsted pauses apprenticeship unit inspections until April 2027

Ofsted has announced that apprenticeship unit providers will not face inspections until at least April 2027, granting the sector a year's respite to develop effective delivery models. The pause aims to allow providers time to establish robust frameworks before regulatory scrutiny resumes.

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Third of University Students Fear AI Job Losses Will Spark Social Unrest

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Prosperity Fund Cuts Place Apprenticeship Hubs at Risk

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Ofsted pauses apprenticeship unit inspections until April 2027

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Education May 12, 2026

WorldSkills UK chief to lead City & Guilds Foundation

Ben Blackledge will remain in post to oversee Team UK's performance at the upcoming WorldSkills competition in Shanghai whilst taking up his new role at the vocational qualifications foundation. The appointment unites two major organisations in the further education and skills landscape.

Policy May 11, 2026

Report Urges Devolution of Powers to Mend Fragmented Post-16 System

A new report has highlighted the fragmented nature of England's post-16 education landscape and called for greater local government powers to create cohesive skills provision. The findings suggest that devolving decision-making could help streamline pathways from further education into employment for young people across different regions.

Policy May 11, 2026

Labour unveils coastal mission to end outcomes 'postcode lottery' in north east and seaside towns

The government has set out its vision to tackle entrenched regional inequality through a new coastal mission targeting the north east and two coastal areas. The initiative aims to dismantle the postcode lottery in education and skills outcomes affecting children and young people in these communities.

Education May 4, 2026

One in four humanities students in Australia to take more than 25 years to pay off student loans, Treasury finds

Job-ready graduates program will also leave almost two-thirds of humanities and creative arts students with debts exceeding $50,000Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne in four humanities students will take more than 25 y...

Education May 1, 2026

New bonus scheme fuels resentment among FE teachers

Experienced tutors feel undervalued as early career colleagues take home thousands more The post New bonus scheme fuels resentment among FE teachers first appeared on FE Week.

Early Years May 1, 2026

Apprentice Insight: Supporting Individual Approaches to Settling In

Madalyn Holmes reflects on her Level 3 apprenticeship, sharing practical wisdom on why every child needs a personalised strategy when settling into early years provision. Her perspective offers valuable insight for councillors overseeing early years quality and workforce development.

Skills & Employment Apr 30, 2026

Green skills gold rush leaves safety and quality fears simmering

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Skills & Employment Apr 30, 2026

Signs of weakness among units’ ‘strong’ providers

Firms with little evidence of apprenticeship success feature in trainer list The post Signs of weakness among units’ ‘strong’ providers first appeared on FE Week.

Policy Apr 20, 2026

'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve

Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.

Skills & Employment Apr 19, 2026

Fee hikes, big bonuses, then bosses exit: the curious case of City & Guilds privatisation

Sale of vocational training brand and million-pound executive pay deals now subject to Charity Commission inquiryWhen electrician Charlie Butler was contacted by City & Guilds last autumn, he received a shock.He had branched out to launch a new company schooling future sparkies in Essex, offerin...

Education Apr 15, 2026

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.

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