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Press Release: Skills reorganisations are a distraction from bid to raise standards


Commenting on remarks by the director-general of the British Chambers of Commerce, David Frost, that Britain’s youngsters’ lack of qualifications is a ‘national disgrace’ and the Government’s response has been to ‘endlessly play with structures’.

Press Release: Gordon Brown has failed to deliver opportunity


Commenting on the Reform report published today on the lack of social mobility in the UK.

Press Release: Science Funding


Commenting on new Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) Chancellor Brian May’s criticisms of the Government funding cut for science.

Press Release: ‘Stale’ universities strategy shows Government out of ideas


Commenting on the Government’s Higher Education strategy published today.

Press Release: Prospective students need better information about universities


Commenting on the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) study on the effectiveness of university league tables, which says many prospective students feel dissatisfied with them.

Press Releases: Government’s weak response to university admissions


Commenting on the Government’s announcement today on university admissions.

Press Release: Matched funding re-announcement shows Government out of ideas


Commenting today on the Government’s re-announcement of a £200m matched funding scheme for universities.