Alice Kendle

The Government has launched a comprehensive review of the parental leave and pay system, which will look at all types of family leave, including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. To inform the review, the Government has issued a “call for evidence” (open until 25 August 2025) to test the objectives set out in the terms of reference and to better understand the extent to which the current system supports these objectives.

The Office for Students (OfS) has issued a regulatory case report for the University of Sussex, which explains its decision that the University has breached ongoing conditions of registration relating to management and governance, as well as its record monetary penalty. In response, the University’s robust pre-action letter explains its proposed challenge via judicial review and appeal.

This article discusses suicide. If you are affected by its content, you can contact the Samaritans free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org for confidential support. Student mental health and suicide remain significant concerns for universities and colleges, which are deeply committed to promoting the wellbeing of all students, particularly those who are most vulnerable, and to reducing the risk of suicide and its devastating impact.