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43% of UK Universities Face Financial Crisis, Jobs at Risk

5/9/2025

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A startling report from the Office for Students reveals that more than 43% of universities in England are bracing for financial deficits by summer, largely driven by a drop in international student enrollment. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson calls for tuition fee hikes and urgent reforms as the sector grapples with severe financial strain, risking over 10,000 jobs.

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A startling report from the Office for Students reveals that more than 43% of universities in England are bracing for financial deficits by summer, largely driven by a drop in international student enrollment. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson calls for tuition fee hikes and urgent reforms as the sector grapples with severe financial strain, risking over 10,000 jobs.