University degree still best for young Britons’ life chances, says former minister

In research paper for King’s College London, former Tory minister David Willetts hits back at critics who say degree is no longer a wise investmentA university degree is still the best route for the UK’s young people to boost their life chances, despite attacks by “edu-sceptics” over debts and costs, according to a former Conservative minister.David Willetts, who introduced the system of fees and loans that fund higher education in England, has hit back at critics – including those in his own party – who claim a degree is no longer a wise investment. Continue reading...

Jan 20, 2025 - 01:50
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University degree still best for young Britons’ life chances, says former minister

In research paper for King’s College London, former Tory minister David Willetts hits back at critics who say degree is no longer a wise investment

A university degree is still the best route for the UK’s young people to boost their life chances, despite attacks by “edu-sceptics” over debts and costs, according to a former Conservative minister.

David Willetts, who introduced the system of fees and loans that fund higher education in England, has hit back at critics – including those in his own party – who claim a degree is no longer a wise investment. Continue reading...

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