The Privy Council recognized the joint Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVetMS) degree awarded by Harper Adams University and the University of Keele, bringing the recognition into force on 5th November 2025 across the UK.

This Order in Council officially recognizes the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVetMS) degree jointly conferred by Harper Adams University and the University of Keele, thereby establishing that holders of this degree meet the necessary standards to become registered members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, provided they meet the prescribed procedural and fee requirements.

The Order amended the 2023 Order to authorize Hult International Business School Ltd to grant specific taught awards up to Master’s level for a fixed term between December 2025 and December 2029.

This Order, made by the Office for Students under the powers conferred by the Higher Education and Research Act 2017, amends the Power to Award Degrees etc. (Hult International Business School Ltd) Order 2023 to authorize Hult International Business School Ltd to grant taught awards up to Master’s level in defined subjects, effective from 1st December 2025 and expiring on 31st December 2029.

The Order varied the Power to Award Degrees etc. (Hull College Group) Order of Council 2015 to extend the validity of Hull College Group's competence to award specified degrees until March 30, 2029.

This Order, made by the Office for Students under the powers of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017, formally amends the existing 2015 Order concerning Hull College Group's power to award degrees, extending the fixed term of this competence to expire at the end of the day on March 30, 2029.

The procedure involved obtaining advice from the relevant body regarding the quality and standards of the higher education provided by the institution.

The Order authorised Walbrook Institute London Limited to grant specified taught awards for a fixed period between September 1, 2026, and August 30, 2029, following consultation with the relevant advisory body.

The Office for Students (OfS), using powers granted by the Higher Education and Research Act 2017, issues this Order to authorize Walbrook Institute London Limited to grant specific taught awards, effective from September 1, 2026, until August 30, 2029, confirming that the OfS has considered relevant quality advice before issuance and noting that the order imposes no impact on businesses, civil society, or the public sector.

The Office for Students authorized Multiverse Group Limited to grant taught awards in computing and business and management for a fixed term.

The Office for Students grants Multiverse Group Limited authorization to award taught degrees in computing and business and management.

This authorization, effective December 2, 2025, and expiring December 1, 2027, is based on advice received on the quality of Multiverse's programs and complies with the Higher Education and Research Act 2017.

The authorization is limited to students enrolled with Multiverse at the time of course completion.

The 2025 regulations increased payments in lieu of maritime training and revoked the 2023 regulations.

The Tonnage Tax (Training Requirement) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2025, effective October 1st, 2025, amend the 2000 Regulations by raising payments in lieu of maritime training from £1,421 to £1,705 and the higher rate payment for training failures from £1,329 to £1,613.

These changes apply to relevant four-month periods after September 30th, 2025, and revoke the similar 2023 regulations.

The amendments increase funding for the Maritime Training Trust.

Cornwall College was authorized to grant taught awards up to foundation level indefinitely and up to bachelor's level until May 15, 2030.

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 University of Portsmouth was designated as a medical authority for dentistry examinations and licensing.

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.