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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Harriette Boucher

Nine universities launch legal action against government over student loan error

Universities across the country have launched legal action against the government after it demanded 22,000 students repay maintenance loans and grants that were made in error.

Bath Spa University, Southampton Solent University and London Metropolitan University are among the nine institutions that have warned the “abrupt” decision stems from a failure by the Student Loans Company (SLC) to provide clear and consistent guidance.

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