Latest Statements
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24 February 2023
Russell Group response to latest ONS statistics on student cost of living
Today’s ONS figures highlight the concerning impact that growing financial pressures are having on university students across the country.
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09 February 2023
Russell Group response to UCAS January 2023 deadline application data
Demand for high-quality higher education remains strong, with applications to higher tariff universities similar to last year and significantly up on the pre-pandemic trend.
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06 February 2023
Russell Group welcomes plans to expand information available on UCAS
The Russell Group has welcomed plans announced today (6 February) by the Government to expand the UCAS website so it offers more information on technical and vocational qualifications, including degree apprenticeships.
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03 February 2023
Russell Group response to DfE equality analysis of maintenance loan changes
That the DfE's own equality assessment says uplifting maintenance loans by just 2.8% next year will have a negative impact on students underlines how flawed the system is.
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30 January 2023
Comment: It's time to stop reheating ruinous ideas on student immigration
Russell Group CEO Dr Tim Bradshaw writes for Times Higher Education urging the Government not to cut off a £26bn UK export success story at the knees.
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26 January 2023
Russell Group submission to the Spring Budget 2023
The Russell Group has written to the Chancellor setting out proposals to help drive the innovation needed to grow the economy, create jobs and solve major challenges such as energy security, inequalities and net zero.
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26 January 2023
Russell Group response to Sutton Trust student cost of living survey
Russell Group universities are stepping up support to ease the cost of living burden on students, but additional Government assistance is urgently needed.
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09 January 2023
Students to lose out on £1500 as maintenance loans fail to keep up with inflation
The Russell Group is calling on the Government to uplift maintenance loans so they reflect actual inflation since 2020/21.
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23 September 2022
Russell Group response to Government Growth Plan
Read the Russell Group response to the Government's Growth Plan 2022, published today (23 September)
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19 August 2022
Russell Group comment on UK and international admissions
The Russell Group response to media stories about UK and international student admissions on A level results day 2022.