England’s higher-education regulator, the Office for Students, has opened an inquiry into the University of Greater Manchester amid allegations of financial irregularities, bribery and bullying. The institution — previously referenced in reporting as the former University of Bolton — also faces a police probe and has suspended three senior staff members. The OfS will examine whether the university maintained adequate governance and public‑interest oversight. The regulatory action elevates the case beyond a local management dispute and could lead to sanctions or tighter oversight if governance failures are confirmed.