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We recognise that every region and community will be feeling the impacts of this crisis
and we are working to monitor the impact of Covid-19 on local communities across the
United Kingdom.<p> </p>In May, we announced measures to support students and universities.
These included bringing forward £100m of research funding for vital research, and
an estimated £2.6bn worth of tuition fee payments for providers to help manage cash
flow.<p> </p><p>The Government has also confirmed that providers are eligible to apply
for its support packages, including business loan support schemes, which the Office
for Students (OfS) the regulator in England, estimates could be worth at least £700m
to the sector, depending on eligibility and take up.</p><p> </p>We are working closely
with local areas to make sure that individuals and businesses in all regions are directed
to the right support during this difficult period.
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