Ministers Rein In College Subsidy

Twenty three private higher education colleges have been told to cut the number of students they recruit, amid fears of a government overspend.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) said certain providers of higher national diplomas (HNDs) and certificates (HNCs) in England were expanding "at unaffordable levels".

The news follows newspaper allegations that BIS has an £80m budget shortfall.

The department has to offer financial maintenance support to these students.

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