The Order amended the Power to Award Degrees etc. (ICMP Management Limited) Order 2021, extending ICMP Management Limited's authorization to award degrees.

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (ICMP Management Limited) (Amendment) Order 2025 extends ICMP Management Limited's authority to grant taught awards until November 29, 2028.

This amendment builds upon the 2021 order, altering its Article 2.

The Office for Students made the decision after consulting relevant bodies and following established legal procedures.

An impact assessment was deemed unnecessary due to lack of impact on businesses, civil society, or the public sector.

The 2025 Order amended the 2019 Order, extending the Architectural Association School of Architecture's authorization to award degrees until September 29, 2028.

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (Architectural Association School of Architecture) Order of Council 2019 (Amendment) Order 2025 extends the Architectural Association School of Architecture's authority to grant degrees.

The Office for Students, following established procedures and advice, amended the 2019 order to extend the authorization until September 29, 2028.

The amendment ensures the school's continued ability to award degrees while maintaining the established quality assurance processes.

The 2025 Order amended the 2021 Order, extending the College of Legal Practice Limited's degree-awarding authorization until April 29, 2028.

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (College of Legal Practice Limited) (Amendment) Order 2025 extends the College of Legal Practice Limited's authorization to award degrees until April 29, 2028.

The Office for Students, after reviewing the quality of the College's programs and adhering to statutory procedures, amended the 2021 order to reflect this extension.

The amendment does not include an impact assessment as it was deemed to not affect businesses, civil society, or the public sector.

The Office for Students authorized Engineering College of Technology Limited to grant taught awards up to the master's level in engineering and technology subjects for a fixed term.

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (Engineering College of Technology Limited) Order 2025 authorizes Engineering College of Technology Limited to grant taught awards up to the master's level in specified engineering and technology subjects.

The authorization, effective April 1, 2025, and expiring April 1, 2029, follows advice from the relevant body and is based on the Higher Education and Research Act 2017.

The Order lists specific subjects covered and requires that award recipients be enrolled at the college at the time of course completion.

An impact assessment was deemed unnecessary due to the lack of impact on businesses, civil society organizations, or the public sector.

The Office for Students authorized South Devon College to grant taught awards up to and including foundation degrees, effective March 17, 2025, and further granted the college the ability to delegate said authority.

The Office for Students authorizes South Devon College to grant taught awards, including foundation degrees, starting March 17, 2025.

This indefinite authorization also empowers the college to delegate this authority to other institutions.

The decision is based on the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 and follows advice on the quality of the college's higher education provision.

The 2025 Order amended Norland College Limited's degree-awarding powers to be indefinite.

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (Norland College Limited) Order of Council 2019 (Amendment) Order 2025, effective March 13, 2025, amends the 2019 Order to grant Norland College Limited (company number 00193170) indefinite authority to award degrees.

The Office for Students made the amendment after consulting relevant bodies on the quality of Norland College's higher education and complying with notification procedures.

The amendment removes a previous time restriction on Norland College's degree-awarding powers.

BIMM University Limited was authorized to grant taught awards for a fixed term, and the Office for Students conducted relevant consultations to inform the decision.

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (BIMM University Limited) Order 2025 authorizes BIMM University Limited to grant taught awards, including sub-authorizing other institutions, for a fixed term from March 13, 2025, to March 12, 2027.

The Office for Students made this order after considering advice on the quality and standards of the university's higher education provision.

The order notes that no impact assessment was required because it doesn't affect businesses, civil society, or the public sector.

Updated student financial support regulations, modified fee structures, and expanded eligibility criteria for the 2025/26 academic year in England.

The regulations modify multiple aspects of student financial support in England, updating payment rates and loan amounts for the 2025/26 academic year.

Key changes include introducing lower fees for foundation years, extending support to bereaved partners of Gurkha and Hong Kong military unit veterans, enhancing disabled student allowances, and revising overseas territory definitions.

The amendments affect various existing regulations including student support, postgraduate loans, and fee limit conditions.