UK universities have called on the government to provide “targeted” hardship funding, as a survey finds a majority of students reporting that the rising cost of living could prevent them from continuing their studies this autumn.
Amid soaring inflation, 67 per cent of students say they are concerned about managing living costs this term, while 55 per cent say they could be forced to abandon their studies as a result, according to a Savanta ComRes poll commissioned by Universities UK (UUK).
The group, which represents 140 UK institutions, is urging Westminster to reinstate maintenance grants for accommodation and other living costs for the students hit hardest.
