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Labour Proposes Grants for Disadvantaged Students Funded by International Fees

9/29/2025

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Labour plans to reintroduce means-tested maintenance grants for disadvantaged students in England, funded by a 6% levy on international student fees.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced the plan at the Labour Party conference, saying it will ease students’ financial burdens.
Grants will target priority courses and roll out by the end of the Parliament; details await in the autumn budget.

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Labour plans to reintroduce means-tested maintenance grants for disadvantaged students in England, funded by a 6% levy on international student fees.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced the plan at the Labour Party conference, saying it will ease students’ financial burdens.
Grants will target priority courses and roll out by the end of the Parliament; details await in the autumn budget.