Research Briefing
Access to further education
There will be a Chamber debate on access to further education on Thursday 2 July 2026. This topic has been chosen by the Backbench business committee. This debate will be led by Sarah Pochin MP.
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Research Briefing
International students in UK higher education
International student numbers increased rapidly to a peak in 2022/23, before falling in the following two years. Why did this happen? What is government policy on the issue and what are the financial implications.
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Research Briefing
Impact of the University of the Air White Paper on lifelong learning opportunities
There will be a Westminster hall debate on the impact of the University of the Air White Paper on lifelong learning opportunities on Tuesday 16 June at 2:30pm. The debate will last 90 minutes and be led by Patrick Hurley MP.
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Research Briefing
Freedom of speech in universities
This briefing considers freedom of speech in universities in England, covering recent legislative changes and the work of the Office for Students.
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Research Briefing
Student finance and weekend-only courses
This briefing explains the misclassification of weekend-only courses as in-person by some universities, leading to students being incorrectly awarded student finance payments.
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Research Briefing
Young carers in education
A short briefing looking at the educational experiences of young carers
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Research Briefing
V Levels
This briefing explains how the government's new V Level qualifications will work.
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Research Briefing
Tuition fees in England: History, debates, and international comparisons
This briefing considers the financial contribution made by students to higher education, including the recently announced increases to undergraduate fees in England.
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Research Briefing
Equality of access and outcomes in higher education in England
How do entry rates to higher education, outcomes at university and afterwards vary between different groups? What are the roles of government and universities?
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Research Briefing
The post-16 education and skills white paper
This briefing explains the government's proposals in the post-16 education and skills white paper and includes comment and reaction.
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Research Briefing
Chinese state threat activities in the UK
China has been accused of conducting state-threat activities in the UK such as industrial espionage, cyber-attacks, and spying on politicians. The UK Government has responded by passing new legislation to counter state threats, while still trying to pursue stronger economic relations with China.
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Debate Pack
E-petition 706513 relating to evacuation chairs in schools and colleges
There will be a debate on evacuation chairs in schools and colleges on Monday 1 December 2025 at 6pm in Westminster Hall. This debate is sponsored by Jacob Collier MP.
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Research Briefing
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26: progress of the bill
A briefing on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26 after House of Commons committee stage
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
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 from Ukraine.
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Research Briefing
Support for care leavers
Statistics on the number of care leavers around the UK and government policies in place to provide support to them.
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