Student teachers not eligible for £20,000 support feel 'disheartened'

BBC UK Friday 21 August 2026, 05:20 UTC 1 min read

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student teachers at St Mary's University College want the same financial support as those due to start their courses.

St Mary's (ORG) University College (ORG)

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