Correcting the record on degree awarding powers: revocation and replacement for LTE Group Limited

Correcting the record on degree awarding powers: revocation and replacement for LTE Group Limited

What has changed

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (LTE Group Limited) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/826) has been revoked because it named the incorrect entity. A new Order naming the correct entity has been made (S.I. 2025/1039).

Why it matters for businesses

Accurate statutory instruments are essential for governance and compliance. When an order misnames the entity that holds degree awarding powers, organisations may face uncertainty in contracts, admissions and collaborations that reference the order. The revocation and replacement remove ambiguity and ensure the legal basis for degree awards is clear, reducing regulatory risk for partner institutions and stakeholders.

What organisations should do next

1. Audit internal references to S.I. 2025/826 in policies, contracts and communications to identify misnaming.
2. Update documents and systems to reflect the new citation S.I. 2025/1039 and the corrected entity.
3. Coordinate with regulatory bodies and governance teams to confirm that the correct entity holds degree awarding powers and that records reflect this.
4. Update governance and risk registers to capture the correction and prevent future confusion.

Synergos Consultancy can support organisations with governance mapping and regulatory change management to ensure responses are proportionate and timely.

Practical implications for risk and compliance teams

With the replacement Order in place, organisations should ensure that any external audits, accreditation references and student related processes align with the correct entity. Maintaining precise records minimises disruption and protects the integrity of degree awards.

The correction underscores the importance of accurate statutory naming and robust change management in regulatory compliance, illustrating how precise administrative fixes help safeguard operations and stakeholder trust.