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Further Education and Higher Education: Finance

Commons · Question 108631 · Tabled 27 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 4 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of further and higher education funding.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 4 Feb 2026

The department has increased investment in 16-19 education by £400 million in the 2025/26 financial year. From the Spending Review, we will invest nearly £800 million extra in 2026/27, including and fully consolidating the £190 million boost to 2025/26 fu...