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UK to rejoin EU's Erasmus scheme at huge cost of £570m: What will it mean for students?

A path for UK students to participate in the European Union exchange programme from 2027 has been agreed

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

UCL President: Universities must show they bring benefits to everyone, locally and nationally

Editor’s note: The Conversation’s operation in the UK is based at UCL in London, where around half of the 25-strong editorial team have desks. It is a physical representation of our integrated position within the institution and the UK Higher Education sector.

The Conversation · Dec 17, 2025

"The audience for heavy music is absolutely growing. It feels like expansion, not nostalgia" Sleep Token's manager has been speaking about the band's extraordinary success in 2025, and what it means for rock and metal as a whole moving forwards

After further securing their place as one of the world's biggest bands, the man who works closest with Sleep Token has some ideas about why it's happened

Metal Hammer · Dec 17, 2025

S&P Futures Gain as Investors Weigh U.S. Jobs Data, Fed Speak and Micron Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.27% this morning as investors continue to digest the latest U.S. jobs data, while also awaiting remarks from Federal Reserve officials and an earnings report from semiconductor giant Micron.

Barchart · Dec 17, 2025

UK’s largest union elects leftwinger who was expelled from Labour

Andrea Egan to become Unison general secretary, succeeding Christina McAnea, who has close links to Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

UK government plays down reports of plan to bring EV sales target review forward

Though minister had said ZEV mandate review would be completed ‘quickly as we can’, government confirms it won’t be published until 2027

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

How to watch A Mary Berry Christmas from anywhere in the world - stream online

If you're a fan of the legendary baker and don't want to miss out on her festive TV special, we share how to watch A Mary Berry Christmas from anywhere

Woman & Home · Dec 17, 2025

House price growth slowed in October as values fell in London – ONS

Some property experts said a cut in the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, in a boost for some mortgage holders.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

UK house price growth slumps as values fall in London

A base rate cut by the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, which could help some mortgage holders.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Share your views on the UK rejoining the EU Erasmus student exchange programe

We’d like to hear from people who think they may want to participate in the programme from 2027 and those who have taken part in the past

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025