Tory MPs voice concerns over tabled ban on public bodies boycotting Israel

By: Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

Exclusive: Backbenchers tell Michael Gove they may oppose bill designed to stop sanctions separate to those set by government

Michael Gove is on a collision course with a handful of Conservative MPs over his plans to stop public bodies boycotting Israel.

A group of Tory backbenchers have made clear to the levelling up, housing and communities secretary they have concerns about the economic activity of public bodies bill, which is due to return to the Commons within weeks for a second reading.

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Number of EU students enrolling in UK universities halves post-Brexit
January 27^th 2023 at 06:00

Number of EU students enrolling in UK universities halves post-Brexit

By: Lisa O'Carroll and Richard Adams

Data shows sharp decline in students from Italy, Germany and France with Brexit seen as primary deterrent

The number of EU students enrolling in British universities has more than halved since Brexit – with sharp declines in scholars from Italy, Germany and France, figures reveal.

Brexit is seen as the primary deterrent, with home fees and student finance no longer available to EU students who do not already live in the UK with settled or pre-settled status.

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Tory MPs voice concerns over tabled ban on public bodies boycotting Israel

Number of EU students enrolling in UK universities halves post-Brexit