🎓 EU student enrolment in the UK drops by 35%. Healthcare stability in Slovenia. China's thermal heavy electricity.

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💼 Workforce. European student enrolment in the UK down 35%
⚕️ Health Skills. Stable healthcare provision in Slovenia
🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. Almost 70% of China's industrial electricity is generated from thermal power

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🎓 European student enrolment in the UK down 35%

The share of EU higher education enrolments in the UK declined significantly more than non-EU enrolments between 2022 and 2024, largely driven by post-Brexit policy changes. Since 2021, EU students have lost eligibility for Home Fee Status, resulting in higher international tuition rates. Access to UK government-subsidised student loans has also become harder. Stricter visa requirements and increased competition from alternative EU study destinations have further reduced demand. In addition, the high cost of living in UK university cities has become a major barrier. Many students find the 20-hour weekly work limit insufficient to cover basic accommodation and living expenses.

⚕️ Stable healthcare provision in Slovenia

Healthcare provider resources in Slovenia declined slightly from 2015 to 2024, indicating gradual optimisation rather than contraction. The steady decrease reflects a shift away from hospital centric systems toward outpatient and community based care. This slimming aligns with broader European trends prioritising efficiency, integrated services, and reduced reliance on inpatient infrastructure. The EU Health Strategy implemented by the European Commission supports this transition toward sustainable, patient centred systems.

🏭 Almost 70% of China's industrial electricity is generated from thermal power

Thermal power generates nearly 70% of China’s industrial electricity as of March 2025. While renewables like wind and solar are expanding, base load stability still depends heavily on thermal sources. This balance highlights the challenge of transitioning energy systems at scale. These massive energy requirements currently remain heavily dependent on a coal dominant grid, with initiatives to integrate green power to meet international carbon neutrality standards. The 14th Five-Year Plan implemented by the Government of China supports both energy security and renewable expansion.

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