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Universities: Finance

Commons · Question 121350 · Tabled 17 Mar 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 23 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with Vice Chancellors on the impact of Government policy on university finances.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 23 Mar 2026

Higher education (HE) providers are independent from government and as such are responsible for managing their finances and ensuring their business models provide long-term sustainability.However, this government is committed to helping put the HE sector ...