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Millions of people worldwide are marginalised by their inability to read or write. Governments must act to turn these lives around

Despite politicians’ apparent love affair with lifelong learning, it is being starved of funds. Without urgent action, we will all suffer

Education for older learners has proven health benefits. In this time of austerity, a small funding boost would reap huge benefits

The old stereotype of monolingual Brits is more true than ever, but it’s no joke. Adult education is key to remedying this ignorance

Ford pays for its workers to study whatever they want – and reaps the benefits. Why don’t politicians realise that no lesson is wasted?

Teaching English for speakers of other languages is the mark of a humane society – so why don’t we have a proper strategy for it?