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Restoring Faith in Degrees: Ministers Must Address Falling Graduate Premiums

New research reveals that one in four UK graduates now face negative financial returns on their degrees, while public confidence in university education has plummeted from 14% to 34% over two decades. The Institute for Fiscal Studies reports that lifetime earnings premiums have shrunk by roughly 30%, exacerbated by recent unfavourable changes to student loan repayment terms.

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Digital language learning and the modern skills journey: David Sedaris on Duolingo
Education Jun 28, 2026

Digital language learning and the modern skills journey: David Sedaris on Duolingo

Author David Sedaris describes his intensive approach to language learning through digital platforms, combining daily exercise with studying Japanese, German, Spanish and French. His experience highlights both the accessibility of modern skill development tools and the potential for obsessive engagement with gamified learning applications.

Cornish Language Enjoys Remarkable Resurgence as Children Embrace Kernewek
Schools Jun 27, 2026

Cornish Language Enjoys Remarkable Resurgence as Children Embrace Kernewek

Young pupils across Cornwall are embracing Kernewek as part of a council-led strategy to revitalise the heritage language in everyday life. Seven-year-old learners describe singing songs and reading books in Cornish as 'fun', signalling growing engagement among the younger generation.

'I'm missing out': The hidden cost of university for commuter students
Policy Jun 27, 2026

'I'm missing out': The hidden cost of university for commuter students

Students from disadvantaged backgrounds are increasingly forced to live at home during their degrees due to financial constraints, limiting their ability to participate in campus life and career development opportunities. This growing trend of long-distance commuting leaves many too exhausted to fully engage with the wider university experience.

Author warns AI threatens human creativity and the next generation of writers
Policy Jun 27, 2026

Author warns AI threatens human creativity and the next generation of writers

Acclaimed writer Dave Eggers warns that artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to human creativity, arguing that delegating thought and writing to machines undermines our species. The author discusses nurturing young creatives through life drawing and the importance of maintaining human artistic expression in an age of automation.

Landmark study warns screen time harms development of under-twos
Policy Jun 27, 2026

Landmark study warns screen time harms development of under-twos

New research has linked screen time for babies and toddlers under two with long-term negative effects on health and quality of life. The study warns of wide-ranging developmental concerns and calls for urgent investigation into the risks posed by smartphones, tablets and other digital devices.

Postgraduate debt crisis: Master's students facing 'life tax' of double loans
Skills & Employment Jun 27, 2026

Postgraduate debt crisis: Master's students facing 'life tax' of double loans

UK postgraduates are accumulating debts exceeding £77,000 as they combine undergraduate and master's loans to fund essential qualifications for their chosen careers. Many describe the repayments as a "life tax" that they will never clear, raising urgent questions about the affordability of higher education and its impact on social mobility.

Smartphone Ban Takes Effect in English Schools: What Lead Members Need to Know
Schools Jun 27, 2026

Smartphone Ban Takes Effect in English Schools: What Lead Members Need to Know

New government guidance requiring schools to be phone-free for the entire school day has officially come into force across England. The policy applies to all state schools and represents a significant shift in how technology is managed during learning hours, with implications for behaviour management, safeguarding, and SEND provision.

Early years investment must survive cabinet reshuffle, argues charity chief
Policy Jun 26, 2026

Early years investment must survive cabinet reshuffle, argues charity chief

With Downing Street facing potential upheaval, Felicity Gillespie, chief executive of Kindred Squared, insists that whichever ministers take office must maintain the current focus on early years provision and the national school readiness target. The charity leader warns that political instability should not derail commitments to giving every child the best start in life.

Teenage Boys 'Stuck' on Primary-Level Books as Gender Reading Gap Widens
Schools Jun 26, 2026

Teenage Boys 'Stuck' on Primary-Level Books as Gender Reading Gap Widens

New research reveals a stark gender divide in teenage reading habits, with boys aged 11 to 14 gravitating towards primary-level books whilst their female peers engage with more complex, age-appropriate literature. The findings raise concerns about literacy attainment and whether schools are adequately supporting boys' reading development.

Protecting the Rights of Every Child, Regardless of Asylum Status
Safeguarding Jun 26, 2026

Protecting the Rights of Every Child, Regardless of Asylum Status

The Children's Commissioner for England has reaffirmed her statutory duty to protect and promote the rights of all children, regardless of their asylum status. In response to government proposals, she underscores that a child's right to safety and support must not be compromised by immigration policy.