The Power to Award Degrees etc. (Cornwall College) Order 2025 authorizes Cornwall College to grant taught awards.

The college receives indefinite authorization for awards up to the foundation level and a fixed-term authorization (until May 15, 2030) for awards up to the bachelor's level.

This authorization is granted under the Higher Education and Research Act 2017, following advice from the relevant body regarding educational quality and standards.

The Dentists Act 1984 (Medical Authorities) Order 2025 designates the University of Portsmouth as a medical authority, empowering it to conduct dentistry examinations and grant licenses.

This order, effective September 3rd, 2025, applies across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, potentially increasing the capacity for dental professionals while leveraging existing legal frameworks.

No significant impact on the public, private or voluntary sectors is anticipated.

The Office for Students granted the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) authorization to award taught degrees up to the master’s level in engineering and technology, business and management, and design, creative, and performing arts.

This authorization, effective from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2029, followed a review and considers advice from relevant bodies, in accordance with the Higher Education and Research Act 2017.

The authorization is specifically limited to students enrolled at LIPA at the time of course completion.

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (TEC Partnership) (Amendment) Order 2025 amends the 2024 Order, extending TEC Partnership’s authorization to grant taught awards up to and including bachelor’s degree level indefinitely.

It also grants TEC Partnership the authority to delegate this power to other institutions.

The Order cites the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 as its authority and notes that no impact assessment was required as it affects neither businesses nor the public sector.

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (School-Led Development Trust) Order 2025, effective August 1, 2025, authorizes the School-Led Development Trust (also known as The National Institute of Teaching) to grant taught awards up to the master's degree level in education and teaching.

This authorization is for a fixed term, expiring July 31, 2029, and is contingent upon students being enrolled with the trust at the time of course completion.

The Office for Students made the order based on advice received and in accordance with the Higher Education and Research Act 2017.

These regulations, made under the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022, bring into force section 17 on September 1st, 2025.

This section empowers the Secretary of State to regulate and improve the quality of initial teacher training for further education in England.

The regulations are the third set issued under the Act, following previous commencements of other sections in 2022 and 2023.

The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions (England) Order 2025, effective September 1st, 2025, sets the pay and working conditions for school teachers in England.

It incorporates recommendations from the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB), a process mandated by the Education Act 2002.

The order references a separate document detailing the specific pay and conditions and revokes the 2024 order.

The order extends to England and Wales, applying specifically to teachers in England.

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 amend several EU regulations concerning civil aviation safety.

Key changes include modifications to pilot licensing (specifically the Light Aircraft Pilot Licence), training requirements for pilots and organizations, and air operations, particularly concerning cost-shared flights.

The regulations also introduce a new balloon pilot license structure and clarify the roles and requirements for flight instructors and examiners.

Several corrections to previous regulations are also included.