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Cash-in-hand work is often portrayed as a deliberate choice: stay off the books, undercut registered competitors, and keep the tax authorities out of the picture. New research from Loughborough University tells a more complicated story. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) estimates that £59.2 billion in UK tax went unpaid in 2024/25 — equivalent to 6.4% […]
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) will open the doors of its Farnham campus to host the official launch of October Craft Month — a month-long programme featuring more than 140 craft events across the Surrey town. Running from 11am to 3pm, the launch event gathers makers, students, academic […]
The path from lecture theatre to first job has rarely felt so contested. The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) has climbed past one million for the first time, employers continue to report persistent skills shortages, and graduates increasingly find that a degree alone no longer guarantees an interview. Against […]
Turning a creative degree into a thriving commercial venture requires more than artistic talent. It demands financial literacy, pitching confidence, and access to capital. Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has taken a significant step to address this gap by announcing a strategic partnership with Dorset Business Angels (DBA), an initiative designed to prepare student and graduate […]
A Lancaster University environmental science graduate has earned national recognition for research that tackles one of the most persistent problems in flood risk management. Alex Waterer received the British Hydrological Society (BHS) Student Award 2026 at the BHS 2026 Symposium in Leeds on 3 September, a prize given to the best final-year undergraduate dissertation in […]
Lancaster University and Sunway University have received the Sustainability International Impact Award at the PIEoneer Awards 2026, one of the most respected recognitions in international education. The award celebrates the work of the Lancaster–Sunway Future Cities Research Institute (FCRI), a joint research and knowledge exchange platform that has delivered measurable benefits to students, researchers and […]
Record-breaking heatwaves, widespread wildfires, and prolonged droughts dominated headlines across the UK and Europe this summer, underscoring how quickly environmental pressures can escalate. In response, the University of Portsmouth has officially launched the Institute of the Earth and Environment (IEE), a new research institute created to connect scientific expertise with practical solutions to the environmental […]
Choosing where to study law in the UK is a significant decision, one that shapes your career trajectory for years to come. Among the many factors to weigh — course content, teaching quality, employability support, campus locations — independent quality ratings can provide valuable clarity. That is why the recent announcement from The University of […]
AI Is Becoming Personal: Why a New UK Study Matters Artificial intelligence is moving from an occasional tool to a potential constant companion. At Aberystwyth University in the UK, a major new research project is examining this shift in detail—before it becomes an everyday reality. Led by Professor Mark Whitehead of the Department of Geography […]
The University of Aberdeen has taken a significant step in strengthening its international education footprint through new academic partnerships with two leading Chinese institutions: China University of Geosciences (Beijing) and Northwest University. These collaborations represent more than institutional growth—they signal a deliberate strategy to combine complementary academic strengths, prepare students for an interconnected global economy, […]