Cable: An improved deal for students
Business secretary Vince Cable unveils concessions which he claims improves the government’s tuition fee reform proposals:
“These reforms will introduce a significantly fairer and more progressive new system in which no eligible student has to pay upfront fees.
“There is a better deal for students while they are studying and a fairer system of repayments for those who have completed their studies and are realising the benefits of a university education.
“When we announced the reforms last month, we said we would welcome further discussion about the proposals.
“We have been listening to concerns from universities, students, parents and parliament; and in light of those discussions, I am today announcing further enhancements to the package.”
