By Peter Ainsworth Urgent financial crisis: The government’s inflation based increase in 2025 tuition fees from £9,250 to £9,535 will generate only £330 million, less than the £370 million burden created by its budget. With university finances set to continue to deteriorate, and some institutions on the brink of failure, the UK’s global standing as a toptier higher education provider is at stake. This crisis necessitates bold, innovative reforms.