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OfS refers institutions to National Trading Standards to investigate concerns over clauses related to industrial action in student contracts

We recently referred several institutions to National Trading Standards (NTS) after identifying clauses in student contracts that raised consumer protection concerns.

Student protection and support 15 Dec 2025

Investigation into University of Greater Manchester

The Office for Students has announced an investigation into the University of Greater Manchester.

Quality and standards 04 Dec 2025

OfS proposes changes to streamline its regulation of further education colleges in England

The Office for Students (OfS) is consulting on changes to simplify how it regulates further education colleges while continuing to protect the interests of students and public funding.

General 02 Dec 2025

Significant challenges continue to face higher education finances – with nearly half facing deficits in 2025-26

New analysis from the Office for Students (OfS) finds continued pressure on university finances, despite evidence of increased recruitment.

Finance and funding 20 Nov 2025

OfS publishes interim evaluation report on the Degree Apprenticeship Funding Competition

An interim evaluation of the OfS’s Degree Apprenticeship Funding Competition (DAFC) suggests the first wave of funding helped institutions to attract prospective degree apprentices from currently underrepresented groups.

Student protection and choice 19 Nov 2025

OfS publishes new research on students’ perceptions of their rights as consumers

Independent research commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS) finds a mixed picture of students’ understanding of their rights and entitlements.

Student protection and choice 19 Nov 2025

OfS announces the allocation of £88.5 million of capital funding to universities and colleges across England

The funding has been allocated for the 2025-26 financial year and will help institutions to deliver courses that will increase opportunities for students and support national growth, regional economies, and local employers.

Finance and funding 18 Nov 2025

OfS sets out its vision for exemplary higher education regulation with a new strategy for 2025 to 2030

Today, the Office for Students (OfS) publishes a new strategy that explains how it will strive to deliver exemplary regulation in the interest of students.

General 13 Nov 2025

OfS welcomes Chris Millward as interim Director for Fair Access and Participation

The Office for Students has welcomed the appointment by Ministers of Professor Chris Millward as interim Director for Fair Access and Participation.

General| Equality of opportunity 10 Nov 2025

Director for Fair Access and Participation steps down from regulator

John Blake's four-year term as the Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students (OfS) ends this year. The Secretary of State will be appointing an interim Director for Fair Access and Participation while an open and fair recruitment to the role takes place.

General| Equality of opportunity 07 Nov 2025

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