The new UK government has been urged to use its upcoming emergency budget to introduce more measures that will provide direct support for students, or they risk becoming a “forgotten group” in the cost-of-living crisis.
Universities UK said measures trailed for the budget on Friday 23 September – such as cuts to corporation tax, stamp duty and national insurance – will do little to benefit students’ current financial situations, and they are also missing out on more targeted support such as rebates on energy bills because these are being paid to householders instead of individuals.
