The prime minister has told a committee of MPs there will be extra university places for the next academic year.

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Community colleges are only two-year institutions, but the Obama administration says they could play a key role in helping boost the ailing economy for years to come.</img> </img> </img> </img> </img>


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A fifth of local authorities in England report increased pressure on school places, as the government announces £200m to boost reception class places.

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The first test cases of whether private schools should have charitable status rejects two out of five schools.

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The government is expected to announce extra funding to provide new primary school places in areas with shortages.

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The sharp rise in university applications this year will not be celebrated by the government, says Mike Baker

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Dozens of university maths experts say a new "use of mathematics" A-level is not up to scratch and should be scrapped.

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There have been 50,000 more applications for university places this year, reinforcing warnings of a looming crisis over places.

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Almost eight out 10 secondary school pupils aim to go to university when they leave, a survey suggests.

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A university funding plan is considered in which students would pay no fees but would forfeit loans.

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