General · 25 May 2026
UK Universities May Cut Help For Poor Students
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Struggling students could lose emergency aid and support schemes as universities face growing money problems across Britain. Vice-chancellors said hardship funding and outreach work aimed at poorer communities may be reduced if financial pressures continue during 2026. Universities UK estimated government policy changes could remove £3.7bn from higher education providers in England between 2024-25 and 2029-30.
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