Education news in the UK

An overview of news, trends and research in the Education industry in the UK:

Professionals urged to reap the rewards of careers in education A rising number of professionals from a range of sectors are considering careers in education, attracted by benefits including improved work-life balance, greater job security and reduced childcare c
07 August 2026
Kroll secures future of Kirkham Grammar School with international sale A historic grammar school in Lancashire has been sold out of administration, having cited financial pressures, including the introduction of taxation on private education.
29 July 2026
Cairneagle celebrates 25 years with Victoria and Albert Museum event and education awards Education consultancy Cairneagle has celebrated its 25th anniversary.
23 July 2026
University of Portsmouth cuts integration times from months to weeks The University of Portsmouth has successfully realised a digital transformation project to replace its legacy system, and modernise its infrastructure.
13 July 2026
What can young people do to be AI resilient as entry level jobs are being replaced by AI? The UK technology sector does not have a talent shortage problem, as companies look to make the most of new technology.
03 July 2026
Universities struggling to modernise despite heavy investment, new research reveals Eight-in-ten university leaders remain optimistic about future growth – thanks to significant investments in digitalisation.
25 June 2026
Grant Thornton advises Chestnut Nursery Schools on sale to AcadeMedia One of the UK’s largest founder-owned nursery groups, with over 20 settings across the East of England and East London, has been acquired by AcadeMedia.
24 June 2026
It’s time to be honest about our ‘graduate tax’ Within the next few weeks, the latest batch of freshly minted graduates will roll off the university production line.
11 June 2026
Estu to deliver change management centre with help of Grant Thornton The UK wing of Grant Thornton has partnered with Estu, to launch a new capability framework, to help organisations build in-house innovation skills.
30 April 2026
Government names Cognizant strategic industry partner for its TechFirst programme The UK government has named consultancy Cognizant as a strategic industry partner for its TechFirst programme.
28 April 2026
Embridge Consulting to aid University of Liverpool cloud transformation University of Liverpool is looking to upgrade its finance system to the cloud-based Unit4 ERPx solution.
16 April 2026
Pearson and TCS partner to bring AI into learning and assessments Pearson has announced a new partnership with Tata Consultancy Services. The firm will now help the publisher to promote AI-powered learning tools for global industries.
09 April 2026
The eaga Trust partners with Leighton for AWS transformation Leighton and The eaga Trust have announced a new partnership to supercharge their AWS offerings.
09 April 2026
Young people still face unequal access to careers guidance and work experience Britain’s youth are being forced to consult with technology for careers advice, with only one in three having access to human career advisers, a new study has found.
10 March 2026
BDO and Enactus expand partnership to boost social mobility BDO has expanded its partnership with Enactus UK&I, and its Next Gen Leaders programme.
06 March 2026
AND Digital partners with HowNow to boost consultant capability AND Digital has partnered with AI learning and upskilling company, HowNow.
27 February 2026
PwC named delivery partner for government’s AI Skills Boost programme PwC has been tapped by the government to serve as a delivery partner for its national AI skills initiative. The AI Skills Hub aims to reach 10 million workers by 2030.
05 February 2026
LeadingMile and LemonEdge support education charity’s networking evening Alternatives 4 Children will host an event in London in mid-February, to support education initiatives that bring educational opportunity to children in under resourced communities.
28 January 2026
How Hexploits engineered an AI-powered career intelligence platform for its clients When a major charity in the education sector found itself facing a barrier of growing tech-debt, it turned to Hexploits for support.
19 January 2026
Netcompany challenges students to design the smart cities of the future As they look to equip future generations with vital leadership skills, Netcompany and Ahead Partnership have expanded their flagship programme to build UK’s digital talent pipeline.
13 January 2026
MHA 1892 Foundation to boost financial literacy across UK National accounting and advisory firm MHA has launched a new charitable initiative designed to address the financial literacy gap among young people across the UK.
06 January 2026
M&A advisors support Learna’s acquisition by Reducate UK-based postgraduate e-learning provider Learna has been acquired by Reducate, a Netherlands-based counterpart. The deal was advised on by CFI, Hugh James and FRP Advisory.
23 December 2025
MH&A relaunches as Avencera amid AI services push As it looks to appeal to clients seeking AI-related support services, MH&A has relaunched as Avencera.
09 December 2025
Grant Thornton and Raise the Bar join forces for Leadership Academy Grant Thornton has announced a partnership with training-provider Raise the Bar.
07 November 2025
How technology can transform financial sustainability for universities The higher education sector in the UK stands at a critical juncture.
21 August 2025
Four ways universities could restructure to power UK economy A new study from Nous Group has highlighted how UK universities might survive their current financial difficulties.
12 August 2025
Consolidation in higher education: How universities can merge successfully The UK’s higher education sector is undergoing significant transformation, with consolidation emerging as a key trend reshaping the landscape.
24 July 2025
PwC and PKF Smith Cooper advise on education deal in SEND segment The Aurora Group, one of the UK’s largest providers of specialist education and care services, has acquired R.E.A.L. Education, a smaller counterpart from Mansfield.
15 May 2025
Key considerations for British independent schools opening satellites abroad Jorge Amírola, Ali Hinds and Robert Dancey from management consultancy Cairneagle examine how British independent schools can leverage their brands by opening satellite schools around the globe.
17 April 2025
Electranet signs IT contract with University of Sussex Electranet has won a new contract with the University of Sussex. The professional services firm will now work to install a high-speed IT network at the institution.
06 December 2024
How Enfuse Group and De Montfort University are driving digital change in higher education Enfuse Group has closely partnered with De Montfort University to help the institution deliver some key transformational work.
31 October 2024
How Enfuse Group and De Montfort University are driving digital change in higher education Enfuse Group has worked with De Montfort University to help the institution pursue transformation programmes across its faculties.
25 October 2024

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