# The Power to Award Degrees etc. (MLA College Ltd) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


EDUCATION, ENGLAND
Made 20th October 2026
Coming into force 25th October 2026
The Office for Students makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 42(1) of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017.
The Office for Students has requested advice from the relevant body regarding the quality of, and standards applied to, higher education provided by the provider, and has had regard to that advice in accordance with section 46(1)(a) and (7) of that Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1109/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/power-to-award-degrees-etc-mla-college-ltd-order-2026/introduction
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