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Britons boycott higher education as fees hike bites

A group of graduates.  [PHOTOS: COURTESY]

An increase in university tuition fees has forced thousands of British students, including some with East African roots, to drop out. From London, SHAMLAL PURI reports that tough new visa rules have also locked out foreign students

The British Government’s decision to increase university tuition fees threefold for local students has sparked protests.

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