Education

How does going to university affect earnings over people’s lifetimes? How much do individuals and taxpayers benefit from people going to university?

We set out the facts on UK inequality, from income and wealth to opportunity, health and place.

How has entry into the public sector among graduates from top universities changed following the growth of finance, tech and consulting?

Recent fall in youth employment is approaching the decline seen during COVID and the 2008 financial crisis.

This comment compares the political parties’ main proposals for schools in Wales at the upcoming 2026 Welsh elections.

There have been increasing calls for reform of Plan 2 student loans, but there are no easy options for the Chancellor.

A manifesto with more support for families with children, but important question marks over how to fund its giveaways.

Christine Farquharson's presentation to Nursery World Business Summit

Welsh health and education systems are underperforming – with cuts to spending on some public services likely post-election.

Scottish public services are struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, and cuts to some services loom.

Which graduates would repay less under different reforms to Plan 2 student loans, and when? And how much might these proposals cost taxpayers?

The government is today proposing a major set of reforms to English SEND funding, with more funding and support provided through mainstream schools.

Student loans now top £50k for many graduates. We explain how repayments work, who pays most, and whether the system is 'unfair'.

Plan 2 student loans were issued to English students who started university between 2012 and 2022.