Pledge follows reports that girls and young women from poorer backgrounds are living in monthly 'period poverty'

Labour has accused the Prime Minister of stamping out dissent within the Tory ranks

International students coming to the UK generate more than £25m for the economy, as well as providing a boost to regional jobs and local businesses. Their off-campus spending alone – not including their often-higher tuition fees – amounts to over £5bn 

A tough stance on immigration might work politically in the short term, but a government will never prosper long term if the Home Office is allowed to triumph over the Treasury

There is nothing intrinsic to higher education that shifts you leftwards. Indeed right-wing beliefs across all universities remain common. The Student Politics 2015 survey in advance of the General Election placed voting intentions for Labour and the Conservatives at 31 per cent each 

Young people overwhelmingly voted for a practical, sensible option. The older generation showed themselves to be gullible and naive

An “exceptional” British student has died after reportedly plunging to his death from a high-rise building in Tokyo on New Year’s Eve following an evening spent drinking with friends.

Regulations for the rise were put to legislation without an announcement

More than a quarter of undergraduate students surveyed said they would be less likely to apply for university courses in other EU countries as a result of Brexit

'I feel very disgusted at America,' says a 15-year-old student who took part

Research from the Red Cross reveals 70 per cent of students lack the confidence to perform first aid - but the majority of deaths from injury could be prevented

'After a few minutes the pain became unbearable'

With the UCAS deadline less than one week away, your personal statement is hopefully nearly finished. But before you submit, make sure you haven’t made these eight common mistakes

International students considering a European education may be better off considering Paris or Milan over London, Bristol or Manchester

The 3,540 sq ft three-bedroom flat  is available for £4,000 a week or £16,000 per month

English-speaking universities continue to dominate the world.