Education technology company EdtechX Holdings has announced a landmark $535m transaction with Meten Education in China to create Meten EdtechX.

The UK government has revealed plans to invest £20 million into a project that aims to boost digital skills in underdeveloped regions across the world.

Online learning platform FutureLearn has announced an investment of £50m (or $65m) from SEEK, a global group of "employment, education and volunteer businesses". SEEK Group will become a joint-owner of FutureLearn, with a 50% stake.