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General · 25 May 2026

UK Universities May Cut Help For Poor Students

UK Universities May Cut Help For Poor Students

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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