A report from the Office for Students reveals that nearly 75% of universities in England will face financial difficulties even with an upcoming tuition fee increase to £9,535 in autumn 2025. More than a third are likely to experience severe cash flow issues, prompting calls for significant reorganization within the sector, including course mergers. Reasons for this crisis include lower than anticipated student enrollments, both domestically and internationally, exacerbated by recent immigration restrictions. As the government reviews funding models, university leaders warn that prolonged financial uncertainty could detrimentally impact the quality of education and student well-being.