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As tuition fees are poised to rise for the first time in eight years, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is navigating significant financial pressures within the higher education sector.
University leaders, facing budget deficits from frozen tuition fees and declining international student numbers, stress the importance of aligning funding with rising costs to ensure sustainable education.
The anticipated tuition fee increase could have a profound impact on A-Level students, with potential rises from £9,250 to £10,500 set to be enforced in 2025.
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