Student levy will reinforce public confidence, says UK minister

Student levy will reinforce public confidence, says UK minister

Skills minister suggests levy on universities’ income from international fees will help to show students’ economic contribution to local communities. Jacqui Smith defends slew of tougher compliance measures on the horizon, as sector balks at the prospect of tighter BCA metrics. Smith assures sector that the stricter framework is not punitive, but a necessary step to ensure the UK’s higher education sector maintains its excellent reputation. The …