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Our education blog brings together public, private and charity law and commentary for the education and research sector.

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18 Dec 2025

3 mins

Regulating franchising: next steps

The Government has outlined how it intends to strengthen the regulation of franchised delivery providers in higher education.

04 Dec 2025

1 mins

Doing more with less: Insights from AUDE’s Big Conversation

Laura Ludlow and Jennifer Lewis recently joined the 'AUDE Big Conversation: Lightbulb Moments' at Lancaster University, exploring the path to net zero. Here are key insights from the event shaping the sector’s future.

02 Dec 2025

3 mins

Planning for the international student levy or home fee cap increases?

The government has launched a consultation on various aspects of the levy on English higher education providers, adding detail to the headline announcement in the budget. We look at the key elements included.

24 Nov 2025

1 mins

Company identity verification changes

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 now requires mandatory identity checks for UK company directors, LLP members and persons with significant control (PSCs) to combat corruption and fraud.

23 Oct 2025

1 mins

What’s in the post-16 education and skills white paper for universities?

This week saw the publication of the wide-ranging post-16 education and skills white paper. We outline some of the key issues that those working in the sector will be considering.

20 Oct 2025

1 mins

Student protection and cyber security

We consider cyber security risk as an element of universities’ student protection plans.

15 Oct 2025

4 mins

Employee ownership trusts - a sustainable opportunity for UK private schools

As the UK’s private education sector faces mounting financial pressures and regulatory shifts – most notably, of course, the imposition of VAT on private school fees from January 2025 – many independent schools are exploring alternative ownership structures. This blog explores the advantages of an employee ownership trusts in the context of a school environment.

29 Aug 2025

4 mins

Franchising under the spotlight: OfS’s proposed compliance thresholds

Understand the OfS’s new compliance rules for franchising in higher education, including student thresholds and provider responsibilities.

19 Aug 2025

2 mins

Franchising regulation: OfS seeks to sharpen its approach

OfS consults on new condition E8 for franchising oversight, with major implications for governance, reporting, and student protections.

18 Aug 2025

2 mins

Increased focus on consumer law and provision of fees information to applicants

New guidance urges universities to clarify fees and costs upfront, with stronger consumer law obligations under the DMCCA.

25 Jul 2025

2 mins

Radical Collaboration: a new playbook for university leaders

In the face of mounting financial pressures and structural challenges, the higher education sector is being called upon to think differently. A new joint report from KPMG UK and Mills & Reeve, Radical Collaboration: A Playbook, offers timely and practical guidance for university leaders exploring new models of working together.

25 Jul 2025

3 mins

Navigating challenging financial circumstances – the OIA adds its perspective

The resources available to institutions navigating financially challenging circumstances continue to develop. In response to a request from Universities UK’s Transformation and Efficiency Taskforce, Mills & Reeve and KPMG have recently published the joint report “Radical Collaboration: a playbook”.