UK Universities Urge Tuition Fee Hike to Avert Financial Crisis

Universities UK calls for inflation-linked fee increases and more government funding to address budget deficits and declining quality.

• Tuition fees in England have been capped at £9,250 since 2017, leading to financial strain on universities.
• Universities UK, representing 141 institutions, proposes raising fees to £12,000-£13,000 per student to match inflation.
• The body also suggests reinstating maintenance grants and increasing loans to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• A decrease in international student numbers has exacerbated the financial issues, as these students pay higher fees.
• The Department for Education acknowledges the challenges and aims to ensure financial sustainability for universities.

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