Educators deserve not only better pay, but also an equal employee experience
A summer of discontent, with rail strikes and the cost-of-living crisis laying bare the pressure on public sector employees, Autumn is set to be as…
cost of living crisis
The United Kingdom cost of living crisis is an ongoing event starting in 2021, in which prices for many essential goods in the United Kingdom began increasing faster than household incomes, resulting in a fall in real incomes.
Every month, we release the ONS Labour Market Statistics. These stats show how the crisis develops and what real incomes currently are. Find all previous articles right here!
On top of this, in October 2022, we have a series from Campaign for Learning about ‘Learning in the Cold’. Read more about this here.
The cost of living crisis is a major issue in the UK, with the great reshuffle continuing (Kwasi Kwarteng being sacked, swiftly followed by Liz Truss resigning as Prime Minister), we are publishing more and more articles and streams around this topic. For example, on Season 3, Episode 3 of #FutureOfApprenticeships, we talk about the impact of the cost of living crisis on apprenticeships!
Leeds College of Building Focuses on Student Support for Colleges Week 2022
The fifth annual Colleges Week, a national celebration of further education providers, commences today (17-21 October 2022). As this year’s awareness campaign centres on the theme of ‘Staff,…
The cost-of-living concerns that people are Googling the most
New research by HR and payroll software provider Ciphr has revealed which aspects of the cost-of-living crisis are worrying Brits the most, as living costs…
Lifelong Learning and Skills – What Are We Waiting For?
In stark contrast to the political chaos of the Conservative Party Conference, there was a striking amount of consensus at the Lifelong Education Commission’s fringe event on…
Student poverty is now an urgent issue for colleges
The sharp increase in the cost of living is having a serious impact on college students and affecting their mental and physical health as well…
Reflections from Party Conference Season 2022
Another conference season has come and gone – and many of us have been left reeling from the last few weeks of political turbulence. Coming…
The ‘mini budget’ will provide some relief, but not for long
In his ‘mini-budget’ statement to the House of Commons last Friday, the new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng set out his The Growth Plan 2022. The Chancellor’s statement…
A clear focus on cash will be essential for colleges and education institutions this winter
Leaders in education are used to operating in an acutely challenging environment, and that’s before you even get to the incredibly lean financials most colleges…
Government outlines plans to help cut energy bills for UK businesses, public sector and households
New support for households, businesses and public sector organisations facing rising energy bills in Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been unveiled by Business Secretary…
How educators can cut costs and carbon footprints with energy-efficient systems
Energy bills are rising across the UK, and everyone from schools to universities are under pressure. A recent poll found headteachers anticipating a 106% rise in…