Chancellor (education)

UK Economy Shows Modest Growth Amid Budget Challenges

The UK economy expanded 0.1% in August, matching economist forecasts, while showing improvement from July’s revised contraction. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as she prepares for a challenging November budget amid significant fiscal constraints.

UK Economy Records Modest Growth in August

The UK economy grew 0.1 per cent in August, matching expectations, according to reports from the Office for National Statistics. The monthly gross domestic product figure aligned with forecasts from economists polled by Reuters and represented an improvement from the revised 0.1 per cent decline recorded in July.

by Darren HoltOctober 16, 2025

Energy Policy Higher Education

Why U.S. Colleges Are Rejecting Trump’s Higher Education Compact: Academic Freedom vs. Federal Control

When the Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” was released in October 2025, federal officials called it a voluntary partnership to restore merit and accountability. But university presidents, alumni organizers, and civil rights advocates see it as a dangerous power grab that could undermine academic freedom and institutional independence nationwide.

When the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” was released on October 1, 2025, federal officials described it as a voluntary partnership designed to restore accountability, merit, and transparency to American higher education. However, the academic community’s response has been anything but welcoming, with leading institutions and alumni networks mobilizing against what they perceive as federal overreach threatening core academic values.