Education

Published: 20 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government has formally abandoned numerical targets for recruiting overseas students, marking a significant change in higher education policy. The decision places international education hubs at the centre of future strategy, as ministers aim to take British learning abroad rather than drawing students inward. This shift reflects wider debates about migration, university funding, and the global reputation...

Published: 15 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A recent survey shows that 35% of students believe Reform UK politicians should be barred from speaking on university campuses. The “Guildford resignation” study, conducted by the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi), revealed students' conflicting attitudes towards free speech. Within the first 100 words, the survey highlights that while a majority of students endorse the principle of free...

Published: 14 January 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The UK government has launched its inaugural Town of Culture competition, inviting towns of all sizes across the country to showcase their “unique stories” and demonstrate the cultural spirit of their communities. Announced initially in October 2025, the initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to “restore pride in communities” and give towns an opportunity...

Published: 13 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A controversy surrounding a Jewish MP school visit has drawn national attention after a planned appearance at a Bristol secondary school was cancelled following organised opposition. The incident, which occurred quietly in September, has resurfaced after senior political figures raised concerns about discrimination, free expression, and the safety of public debate within educational spaces. At the centre of...

Published: 12 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Pressure is steadily intensifying on Downing Street as political voices converge around the under-16s social media ban debate. What began as a Conservative proposal has gathered unexpected momentum after support emerged from Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham. The renewed focus reflects rising public unease about children’s online lives, digital wellbeing, and the responsibilities of government and technology...

Published: January 11, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A new international survey has challenged long-held assumptions about youth and faith, revealing that Gen Z most religious generation alive is not just a headline but an emerging social reality. According to a recent YouGov study, young adults born between the late 1990s and early 2010s are showing higher levels of religious belief, spiritual engagement and moral identity than older...

Published: 11 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK teaching union has urged a ban on social media for under-16s, citing serious mental health risks. Experts warn that unrestricted access to social media is harming children’s concentration, emotional wellbeing, and classroom behaviour. Recent reports suggest that platforms fail to safeguard vulnerable users, leaving minors exposed to harmful content. Union leaders emphasised that children’s online experiences...

Published: 10 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The University of Glasgow found itself at the centre of renewed public attention this week after its rector was formally exonerated by a medical tribunal. The ruling confirmed that the Glasgow rector cleared of misconduct had no case to answer over allegations of antisemitism and support for terrorism. The decision followed an intense three-day hearing in Manchester, where...

Published: 09 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Cambridge’s Trinity Hall has sparked controversy over its private school recruitment policy, raising urgent concerns. Critics say this move undermines social mobility by prioritising applications from wealthy private schools over state-educated students. The focus keyword “private school recruitment” is central to this debate, appearing throughout discussions and early responses from alumni, charities, and educational advocates. Supporters of social...

Published: 29 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced it will largely end remote examinations due to escalating concerns over cheating driven by artificial intelligence tools. This shift, effective from March, signals a major change for the world’s largest accounting body, which represents nearly 260,000 professional members and more than half a million students globally. ACCA chief executive...