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Read our full response to the news from University of Nottingham ⬇️

'The policy will only apply to English universities, although there are fears across the sector that the devolved government may also adopt the levy in future.

The government intends to reintroduce maintenance loans for domestic students, which were scrapped in 2017.' 3/3

'Going with a flat fee rather than a percentage is thought to favour elite institutions, including those in the Russell Group, who typically charge higher fees.' 2/3

'But skills minister Jacqui Smith (pictured right), whose brief includes higher education, and the Office for Students chief executive Susan Lapworth disputed that a provider was on the brink.

“I do not think that before the end of the year there is an imminent collapse,” Smith said.' 3/3

'The committee had heard about one institution that had been approached by another regarding a potential merger. The institution approached had been “doing their due diligence” by gathering information, but after examining the financial situation concluded that the other provider “can’t go on”.' 2/3

'Under the plans, the highest-paid employee at an institution would not be permitted to earn more than 10 times the salary of the lowest-paid worker.' 2/2

This has been such an incredible experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, and I've learned so much. I hope that you all enjoy reading about Mary and her crew! Do get in touch with any questions about access etc.

But most of all, to @historyhannahb.bsky.social for leading the project and to my wonderful Co-Investigators and co-editors David Denison and @nuriyabo.bsky.social for the teamwork. Nuria in particular has been the powerhouse behind this volume, and we'd be nowhere without her.