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CMA publishes views on higher education providers’ admission policies and terms

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Published on: 24 November 2021

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LNB News 24/11/2021

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Issue Date: 24 November 2021

Published Date: 24 November 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its views on higher education providers and admission offers and terms. The Department for Education issued a letter to Vice Chancellors in England regarding their admission policies. The CMA re-iterates its views on consumer law related to higher education offers, when providers can withdraw or cancel offers after a student has accepted, and terms which limit or exclude liability where providers seek to withdraw or cancel offers.

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