With more than a third of UK higher education institutions running deficits, the financial pressures are visible, forcing some to consider staff layoffs and even government bailouts.
The introduction of a modest increase in university tuition fees to £9,535 represents a government acknowledgment of the sector's struggles but doesn’t fully relieve financial pressures.
A significant investment in further education signals potential for meaningful change, though historical neglect from Westminster has left the sector with inadequate funding.
Labour's approach through Skills England reflects a broader strategy to enhance post-18 education and address the country's critical skills gap felt across various industries.
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