Edinburgh University may cut jobs due to financial strain from higher costs and lower enrollment.

Edinburgh University faces potential job cuts due to financial pressures from rising costs and decreased student enrollment. Chancellor Rachel Reeves' increase in employers' National Insurance contributions adds £45 million to the university's wage bills. The university, facing £120 million monthly costs, may enforce compulsory redundancies if voluntary departures are insufficient. Challenges include pandemic-related staff cost increases and difficulties in recruiting international students.

November 18, 2024
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