'Reform-light' white paper could see 'universities going under', says UCU

'This anti-growth white paper is straight out of the Reform playbook. With higher education already under severe financial pressure, any further restrictions which deter international students from coming to the UK could lead to universities going under.

'To stand any chance of staying in power, Labour must cease trying to be Reform-light and instead begin prioritising the investment that will improve working people's lives. The Home Office needs to stop imposing arbitrary restrictions that prevent international students and staff from coming to the UK, driving economic growth and enriching local communities. Its failure to do so will harm universities, the country and our global standing'.