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UK Universities Face Crisis: Cuts, Closures, and Strikes Loom

10/12/2025

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Universities in the United Kingdom face financial pressures that may cut support for students with special educational needs and increase class sizes.
Vivienne Stern of Universities UK warned that more courses could close without government intervention, especially in nursing and engineering.
The University and College Union (UCU) reports 15,000 job cuts and is balloting for strike action over pay, while a 6% levy on international student fees could worsen strain.

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Universities in the United Kingdom face financial pressures that may cut support for students with special educational needs and increase class sizes.
Vivienne Stern of Universities UK warned that more courses could close without government intervention, especially in nursing and engineering.
The University and College Union (UCU) reports 15,000 job cuts and is balloting for strike action over pay, while a 6% levy on international student fees could worsen strain.