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There are risks of cold-spots developing in geographical areas, heightened because more students are living...

Conclusion
There are risks of cold-spots developing in geographical areas, heightened because more students are living at home whilst studying; in specific subjects such as music, physics, chemistry and modern languages; and where courses feed into local provision of important professions, such as nursing courses that support local pipelines into nursing. (Conclusion, Paragraph 199)
Government Response Summary
The government recognises the risk of cold-spots emerging across geographies, subjects, and key public service pipelines, especially with more students studying locally.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
PARTIALLY ACCEPT The Government recognises the risk of cold-spots emerging across geographies, subjects and key public service pipelines, particularly as more students study locally.
Source
Committee Education Committee
Inquiry Higher Education and Funding: Threat of Insolvency and International Students
Report 9th Report - Higher Education and Funding: Threat of Insolvency and International Students 12 May 2026 HC 807
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Addressee Bodies
Department for Education
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.2 yrs
Report published 12 May 2026