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Students could be expected to pay more for tuition at top universities.
Universities propose tuition fee change

By Tobias Benedetto Graduates could pay back their loans earlier and at a higher interest rate to help deal with the higher education deficit, the UK’s top universities have suggested. In their submission to Lord Browne’s independent review of the student funding system, the Russell Group, which represents the country’ 20 leading universities, warned the… Read more »

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Britain is second in global scientific research tables
Ex-ministers raise stakes over science cuts

By Alex Stevenson Former science ministers David Sainsbury and William Waldegrave have united to warn Britain risks relegation from the ‘economic premier league’ if investment in scientific research falters. The pair, who served in Labour and Conservative governments respectively, came together to back a Royal Society report on the state of Britain’s innovation economy. Its… Read more »