Treasury opposition ‘could block’ England’s post-18 review

Chancellor opposes extra spending on universities, sources suggest, as universities minister dodges questions on report publication

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May 16, 2019

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May 16, 2019

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Print headline: Treasury’s opposition ‘could block’ plans of England’s post-18 review

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