Written Question·Department for Education·UIN HL2048

Universities: Finance

Tabled: 14 July 2026

Answered: 28 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve the long-term financial sustainability of universities, particularly in the light of rising operating costs, the declining real-terms value of tuition fees, and changes in international

Answer

The department remains committed to creating a secure future for the higher education (HE) sector. The Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper sets out our commitment to placing the sector on a more sustainable footing, supporting providers to drive effi...

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