English universities can raise tuition fees if they meet tough' standards, says Phillipson

"Universities charge significant fees for their courses. If they are going to charge the maximum, it is right that they deliver the world-class education students expect. These reforms will ensure value for money, higher standards across our universities and colleges and a renewed focus on the skills our economy needs."

"We will not allow institutions who don't take quality seriously to make their students pay more."

Tuition fees in England will increase in line with inflation for the next two academic years beginning next September, and legislation will enable automatic annual fee-cap uplifts thereafter. Fee uplifts will be conditional on institutions meeting high standards of teaching, pastoral care, and achieving strong student outcomes. New V-level vocational qualifications will be offered alongside A-levels and T-levels. Maintenance loans will also rise automatically, with the largest cash increases directed to students from the lowest-income households. Tuition currently stands at a record £9,535, and the regulator forecasts around 43% of institutions would be in deficit without further intervention.

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