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Warning over undergraduate places if budget not agreed

Warning over undergraduate places if budget not agreed
BBC Northern Ireland Wednesday 24 June 2026, 05:22 UTC 1 min read
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A Department for the Economy official warns 1,700 places would be at risk come September.

A Department for the Economy official warns 1,700 places would be at risk come September.
A Department for the Economy (ORG)
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