Member

Now, the Government are back again, asking students to shoulder even more of the burden. The Government believe that this is necessary to address financial pressures in the sector—and, indeed, those pressures are real. As the noble Baroness, Lady Blake, highlighted, the Office for Students has warned that 43% of institutions would be in deficit without intervention. But, instead of a serious plan for reform, Ministers have reached for the easy option, which is of course higher fees for students.