Increase in university fees to be announced, Sky News understands

An increase in university tuition fees is expected this afternoon for the first time in more than seven years, Sky News understands.

Fees have been capped at £9,250 per year since the 2017/18 academic year.

It's expected that Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will confirm the move in a House of Commons statement later.

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