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This statutory instrument will provide combined authorities with additional funding powers to provide new technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3 through their adult skills fund allocation for the 2026 academic year. The instrument will transfer adult education functions from the Secretary of State to nine combined authorities. Currently, while combined authorities manage 62% of adult skills funding, they do not have the power to fund level 2 and 3 technical qualifications through their adult skills fund allocation.