Greater Lincolnshire set to cut ESOL courses from 2027, Reform UK mayor confirms

Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire Dame Andrea Jenkyns speaks during a mayors QA during the Reform UK partys annual conference at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham Picture date Saturday September 6 2025 | FE Week

Greater Lincolnshire set to cut ESOL courses from 2027, Reform UK mayor confirms

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