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Most people in the UK stay in education until the age of 18, with nearly half of 17-30 year olds going on to Higher Education. The coalition government made the controversial decision bring student fees up to £9,000. The current Secretary of State for Education is Nicky Morgan, although power is devolved to Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments.