ESFA Update: 9 November 2022

Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers.



How Cyber Essentials is helping to improve the cyber resilience of the UK

DCMS cyber security minister Julia Lopez spoke at a Cyber Essentials showcase event on 8 November 2022.



Bankrupt caterer abused Covid-19 loan scheme

Bankrupt from West Bromwich has received 11 years of additional restrictions to protect creditors after he abused £70,000 worth of loans.



Government ministers visit spaceport ahead of first UK launch

Government ministers visited Spaceport Cornwall today (8th November 2022) ahead of the first satellite launch from UK soil later this month.



Inspection Report Published: An inspection of the efficiency and effectiveness of the Home Office’s Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa route

This inspection focused on how the route has been working since its launch, including the ability to rapidly scale up operations and learnings taken from, and into, other immigration routes.