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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ellie Ng

Universities across England face ‘real risk’ of closure due to insolvency for first time

The Education Committee said the government has no clear strategy for universities facing insolvency - (Getty/iStock)

A university in England faces a "real risk" of closure due to insolvency for the first time, a situation MPs have warned could be "catastrophic" for students, staff, and local communities.

The Education Committee said the government has no clear strategy for universities facing insolvency as higher education institutions battle a “financial crisis”.

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