The Order appointed Sir Ian Bauckham as Chief Regulator of Qualifications and Examinations, effective February 6th, 2025.

The Chief Regulator of Qualifications and Examinations Order 2025 appoints Sir Ian Bauckham as the Chief Regulator of Qualifications and Examinations in England, effective February 6th, 2025.

This appointment is authorized by the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 and applies specifically to England.

The Order clarifies the title and commencement date for this new role.

The Order designated St Mary's University, Twickenham as an exempt charity, limiting the Charity Commission's oversight.

The Exempt Charities Order 2025, effective February 6th, 2025, designates St Mary's University, Twickenham as an exempt charity under the Charities Act 2011.

This exemption prevents registration with the Charity Commission and limits the Commission's powers, barring advisory roles at the charity's request and inquiries initiated by a principal regulator (in this case, the Office for Students).