http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Home Latest News Headlines from Mace and Jones http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/assets/images/rss/maceandjones.gif http://www.maceandjones.co.uk en Mace and Jones Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:13:52 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/extension-of-right-to-time-off-when-care-disrupted-causes-headache-for-employers.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Extension of right to time off when care disrupted causes headache for employers http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/extension-of-right-to-time-off-when-care-disrupted-causes-headache-for-employers.html Employers are sometimes frustrated by employees who frequently take time off when problems occur with their arrangements for care of a child or dependent. Following a decision of the Employment Appea... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:13:52 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/fixed-term-contracts-risk-or-asset.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Fixed term contracts: Risk or Asset? http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/fixed-term-contracts-risk-or-asset.html The Hefce Report on staff in Higher Education shows that the proportion of academic staff on permanent contracts rose from 63% to 70% in the three years from 2003/2004 to 2006/2007. As the use of fixe... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:07:09 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-update-comment-september-2008.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Education Update - Comment September 2008 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-update-comment-september-2008.html Securing income from legacies Last month we looked at ensuring you are aware of every legacy left to your institution. What are the next steps to take to preserve the legacy? If you have not already h... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:04:10 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/procurement-will-your-procurements-stand-up-to-scrutiny.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Procurement – will your procurements stand up to scrutiny? http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/procurement-will-your-procurements-stand-up-to-scrutiny.html In today's economic climate suppliers are more and more inclined to challenge a procurement process. A new case has clarified the thresholds to be overcome. In Lettings International v Newham LBC ... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:00:29 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/grants-the-dreaded-clawback.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Grants – the dreaded clawback http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/grants-the-dreaded-clawback.html In Queen Mary University of London v HEFCE we see the perils of not even understanding the terms of grants, let alone complying with them. On receipt of an application from QMU, HEFCE did two things. ... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:59:00 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-update-news-september-2008.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Education Update - News September 2008 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-update-news-september-2008.html New strategy unveiled The LSC has released a new Strategic overview and the Further Education Funding Policy Documents 2008-09. They are available at http://www.lsc.gov.uk/providers/funding-policy/s... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:54:27 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/companies-act-2006-the-latest-instalment.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Companies Act 2006 – the latest instalment… http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/companies-act-2006-the-latest-instalment.html Further provisions of the Companies Act 2006 come into force today (1 October 2008), including: Financial Assistance The long heralded repeal of the prohibition on private companies from giving financ... Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:21:11 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/grievances-in-the-spotlight.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=GRIEVANCES IN THE SPOTLIGHT http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/grievances-in-the-spotlight.html One of the most frequent issues we advise upon is whether a particular complaint is a grievance and how should it be dealt with. This month we put the universally unpopular "Statutory Grievance P... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:44:03 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/risks-of-retirement-reduced.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Risks of Retirement Reduced http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/risks-of-retirement-reduced.html In the challenge to the UK retirement arrangements brought by Age Concern (commonly known as the Heyday challenge), the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice has now delivered his opinion.... Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:23:43 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/redundancy-in-the-spotlight.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Redundancy in the Spotlight http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/redundancy-in-the-spotlight.html Welcome back from your holiday! In keeping with numerous recent surveys revealing that widespread job losses are looming we are seeing an increase in clients seeking advice from us on redundancy. Empl... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:45:34 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/getting-compensation.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Getting “compensation” http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/getting-compensation.html In a contract you can set out systems for recompense in the event of a default. Well, you can if it's a liquidated damages clause - but not if it's a penalty. So what's the difference? The... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:58:46 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/letters-of-intent-the-sting-in-the-tail.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Letters of Intent – The sting in the tail http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/letters-of-intent-the-sting-in-the-tail.html Letters of intent come in many guises. You might know them as heads of terms or memoranda of understanding and they are often used to plug the gap in commercial transactions while the final agreement ... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:28:30 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/what-s-the-jurisdiction.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=What’s the jurisdiction? http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/what-s-the-jurisdiction.html Having certainty in knowing which countries laws will apply to a contract does matter. In the event of a dispute this issue will have a big impact on the costs and logistics of the action, and may wel... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:26:44 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/consumer-contracts-time-to-rethink-your-contracts-with-students.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Consumer Contracts: Time to rethink your contracts with students http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/consumer-contracts-time-to-rethink-your-contracts-with-students.html Is a student a consumer for the purposes of the new consumer contracts regulations? Absolutely. So what does that mean for you? On 25 July 2008, the FSA provided an update (http://www.fsa.gov.uk/pubs/... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:19:32 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-update-comment-august-2008.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Education Update - Comment August 2008 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-update-comment-august-2008.html Maximising income from legacies Over the next few months we shall consider how you ensure that you preserve any legacy you are left under a Will whether it be a specific lump sum, specific item or a s... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:16:16 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-update-news-august-2008.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Education Update - News August 2008 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-update-news-august-2008.html New barriers to international students? Universities UK has criticised new rules introduced by the UK Border Agency which force international students to prove they have at least GBP 9,600 in savings ... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:08:48 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/financial-assistance-still-a-thorn-in-our-side.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Financial assistance: still a thorn in our side? http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/financial-assistance-still-a-thorn-in-our-side.html Background At the time that shares in a company (Target) are acquired, it is well-known that there are certain things that Target may not do, directly or indirectly for the purpose of the acquisition,... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:09:07 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/when-staff-tupe-transfer-think-equal-pay.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=When staff TUPE transfer - think equal pay http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/when-staff-tupe-transfer-think-equal-pay.html When considering a TUPE transfer of staff, it is very important to consider the risk of equal pay claims, particularly as they may not immediately be clear. The decision of the Employment Appeal Tribu... Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:12:37 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/employment-update-july-2008.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Employment Update - July 2008 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/employment-update-july-2008.html Traditionally, summer time sees an influx of students into organisations on work experience placements. Work experience can be beneficial to all involved but a recent case highlighted a risk that the ... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:16:25 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/some-reassurance-for-employers-in-key-equal-pay-decision.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Some reassurance for employers in key equal pay decision http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/some-reassurance-for-employers-in-key-equal-pay-decision.html The increasing importance of equal pay has been highlighted by ACAS statistics published this week, which show that it has overtaken unfair dismissal as being the most popular ground of Employment Tri... Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:32:09 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/contract-round-up.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Contract round-up http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/contract-round-up.html Recent cases have changed the construction of contracts. In summary... Admissibility of pre-contract negotiations Even where an entire agreement clause in a document operates to exclude additional ter... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:50:22 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/exclusion-clauses-operating-again.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Exclusion Clauses - operating again http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/exclusion-clauses-operating-again.html The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision that an exclusion clause (which excluded liability for, among other things, loss of business, loss of profits and consequential loss) was not r... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:47:55 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-division-update-comment-july-2008.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Education Division Update - Comment July 2008 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-division-update-comment-july-2008.html COMMENT University push to lure foreign students branded "unsustainable" The number of foreign undergraduates at British universities leapt 8 per cent to almost 50,000 last year. The Quali... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:43:49 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-division-update-news-july-2008.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Education Division Update - News July 2008 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-division-update-news-july-2008.html NEWS Clawback on FP7? Paul Drath, an expert in the EU's Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7) has warned that UK universities may be forced to return millions of pounds in funding to the Euro... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:37:56 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/disability-rights-extended-to-carers.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Disability rights extended to carers http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/disability-rights-extended-to-carers.html The European Court of Justice have decided that even when someone is not disabled themselves they can claim disability discrimination. A claimant need only to prove less favourable treatment or hara... Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:26:10 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/retiring-remains-risky.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Retiring remains risky http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/retiring-remains-risky.html Following the reasoning of the Court of Appeal circulated this week, there remains a risk of a successful unfair dismissal and age discrimination claim where an employee is retired, even if the full s... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:33:23 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/mace-and-jones-grows-dispute-resolution-department.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Mace & Jones grows dispute resolution department http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/mace-and-jones-grows-dispute-resolution-department.html Leading North West law firm Mace & Jones has appointed two new partners to its dispute resolution department. Dominic Vincent, aged 40, joins the firm as a corporate recovery and insolvency specia... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:37:42 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/sdlt-and-holding-over.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=SDLT and holding over http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/sdlt-and-holding-over.html It is the fifth anniversary of the implementation of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) on 1 December 2008 and many short term leases granted under the SDLT regime will be coming up for renewal. Tenants shoul... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:19:11 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/motor-sport-noise-nuisance.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Motor Sport Noise Nuisance http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/motor-sport-noise-nuisance.html Watson v Croft Promo Sport Ltd EWHC (QB) A group of local residents have been awarded damages by the High Court in a claim for noise nuisance. The defendant, Croft, was the operator of a m... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:18:01 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/mace-and-jones-welcomes-new-bill-to-tighten-laws-covering-co-habiting-couples.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Mace & Jones welcomes new bill to tighten laws covering co-habiting couples http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/mace-and-jones-welcomes-new-bill-to-tighten-laws-covering-co-habiting-couples.html Leading North West law firm Mace & Jones is throwing its weight behind plans to introduce a parliamentary bill aimed at improving the law covering the estimated two million Britons who live togeth... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:33:29 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/employment-law-update-june-2008.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Employment Law Update - June 2008 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/employment-law-update-june-2008.html The expectations of employers by the Government seems ever increasing. It looks as though training has moved higher up the agenda. Recently the Government's proposal that employees should have the... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:45:02 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/the-equality-bill-radical-shift-or-minor-change.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=The Equality Bill – radical shift or minor change? http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/the-equality-bill-radical-shift-or-minor-change.html The Government has (with some fanfare) published their document "framework for a fairer future" which outlines the changes which will be made to discrimination law, in particular in the fort... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:27:51 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/disability-discrimination-test-goes-to-the-dogs.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Disability Discrimination test goes to the dogs http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/disability-discrimination-test-goes-to-the-dogs.html The House of Lords has this week overturned one of the key tests applied in Disability Discrimination law. The decision should be good news for employers, but does raise question marks about almost e... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:03:21 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/mace-and-jones-launches-500-prize-short-story-competition.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Mace & Jones launches £500 prize short story competition http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/mace-and-jones-launches-500-prize-short-story-competition.html Leading Merseyside law firm, Mace & Jones, is launching a short story competition to coincide with Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture. Mace & Jones head of employment law and ... Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:32:56 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/5-a-side-2008-tournament.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=5 a side 2008 tournament http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/5-a-side-2008-tournament.html For the second year running, Mace & Jones' client, Call 24-7 Limited, battled against 19 teams to defend their title to become the tournament champions. Call 24-7 secured their victory after b... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:14:14 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/health-and-safety-controlling-access.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Health and Safety – Controlling Access? http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/health-and-safety-controlling-access.html A recent case has helped to define the scope for liability in personal injury cases. A worker in the course of his employment at the property of a third party had fallen from a ladder that was too sho... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:16:02 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/bursaries-discrimination.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Bursaries: Discrimination? http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/bursaries-discrimination.html Bursaries can be a discrimination minefield, particularly with regard to race discrimination, as eligibility requirements must be compliant with discrimination law. Some bursary schemes may seek to m... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:09:35 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/contract-law-repudiation-by-repeated-delay.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Contract Law – Repudiation by repeated delay http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/contract-law-repudiation-by-repeated-delay.html Delaying invoices to extend payment terms could prove expensive. In a recent case in the Court of Appeal it was found that a company had repudiated an agreement by repeatedly delaying payments of subm... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:07:01 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/animal-experiments-confidentiality-vs.-freedom-of-information.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Animal experiments - Confidentiality Vs. Freedom of Information http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/animal-experiments-confidentiality-vs.-freedom-of-information.html In a recent case, the Secretary of State appealed against a decision of the Information Tribunal to find in favour of the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection for disclosure of information u... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:04:42 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/charitable-companies-new-corporate-form.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Charitable Companies – new corporate form http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/charitable-companies-new-corporate-form.html In a climate in which the future status of many bodies affiliated to institutions may have to change due to the impact of the Charities Act 2006, a new model of incorporation can be considered. At the... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:01:55 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-update-may-2008.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Education Update - May 2008 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-update-may-2008.html New rules on Student Complaints The Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education ("OIA") operates the independent student complaints scheme pursuant to the Higher Education Ac... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:35:50 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/passing-the-family-business-to-the-next-generation.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Passing the Family Business to the next generation http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/passing-the-family-business-to-the-next-generation.html Of all the many things that can disrupt or wreck a business, a change in ownership must be near the top of the list. When family politics are added to the mix of a process that is usually fraught wit... Fri, 30 May 2008 16:28:59 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/firms-urged-to-get-tough-on-late-payers-as-insolvencies-rise.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Firms urged to ‘get tough’ on late payers as insolvencies rise http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/firms-urged-to-get-tough-on-late-payers-as-insolvencies-rise.html Businesses are being urged to take a tough line on late payment, after fresh figures revealed the rising number of insolvencies. Law firm Mace & Jones pointed to research by accountancy firm Deloi... Thu, 29 May 2008 12:53:19 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/mace-and-jones-appoints-two-new-young-department-heads.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Mace & Jones appoints two new young department heads http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/mace-and-jones-appoints-two-new-young-department-heads.html Leading North West law firm Mace & Jones is ringing further changes at board room level promoting two young partners to become heads of department. Paul Raftery, aged 44, takes over the reigns of ... Wed, 21 May 2008 14:52:05 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/4-million-parents-to-gain-right-to-request-flexible-working.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=4 ½ million parents to gain right to request flexible working http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/4-million-parents-to-gain-right-to-request-flexible-working.html The government have announced this week that the right to request flexible working will be extended to parents of children up to the age of 16. This implements the recommendations made by Imelda Wals... Fri, 16 May 2008 11:21:28 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/procurement-and-compliance.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Procurement and Compliance http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/procurement-and-compliance.html Emm G Lianakis AE v Dimos Alexandroupolis (C-532/06). Judgment of January 24, 2008. The case before the ECJ arose from two sets of proceedings in Greece. The contract notice referred to the award crit... Thu, 08 May 2008 18:04:39 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/unincorporated-associations.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Unincorporated Associations http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/unincorporated-associations.html The unincorporated association is the legal form commonly adopted by consortia, professional groupings and representative bodies within the sector. Its lack of discrete legal identity is at the root o... Thu, 08 May 2008 18:01:10 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/what-is--reasonable-.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=What is "reasonable"? http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/what-is--reasonable-.html Endeavours clauses, such as "best endeavours", "reasonable endeavours" and variants in between, are a common feature of commercial contracts even though the actual meanings of thes... Thu, 08 May 2008 17:58:22 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-regulation-alert-student-support.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Education Regulation Alert - Student Support http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-regulation-alert-student-support.html The Education (Student Support) Regulations 2008 came into force on 1 April 2008 and make provision in relation to support for students taking designated higher education courses in respect of an acad... Thu, 08 May 2008 17:53:22 +0100 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-update-april-2008.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=news%2Bfeed&utm_term=Education update - April 2008 http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/education-update-april-2008.html Growth The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) has announced that the income of Universities topped £21bn in 2006/2007. Tuition fees, grants and contracts showed a 16% increase while endowm... Thu, 08 May 2008 17:48:55 +0100