Student support ‘needed urgently’ as cost of living crisis bites

UUK and Russell Group urge ministers to boost funds or risk students dropping out

The government should prioritise increased financial support for students, who are at risk of becoming a “forgotten group” during the cost of living crisis, vice-chancellors have said.

Ministers are expected to deliver an emergency budget on Friday (23 September), and Universities UK—which represents the UK’s vice-chancellors—said failure to support students now might mean that university attendance becomes unaffordable.