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<p>There are two legislative restrictions in place. “University” is a sensitive word
under company law<sup>[1]</sup>, which means permission from the Secretary of State
under the Companies Act 2006, following a non-objection letter from the Department
for Education, is required before it can be used in a business or company name. Also,
under section 39 of the Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998, an institution cannot
offer educational services under a name which includes “university” unless authorised
by Act or Royal Charter or approved by the Privy Counsel.</p><p>[1] Company, Limited
Liability Partnerships and Business Names (Sensitive Words and Expressions) Regulations
2014 (S.I. 2014/3140)</p>
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