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Government announces an increase in BBC licence fees from April 2024

Government announces an increase in BBC licence fees from April 2024

The government has announced a rise in BBC licence fees from next year. But what are the reasons behind this decision?
Funding boost for cost of living support

Funding boost for cost of living support

The bonus given to the Cost of Living Working Group will boost initiatives and funds aimed at supporting students in financial hardship
The true cost of university sports: membership fees increase by up to 35%

The true cost of university sports: membership fees increase by up to 35%

Changes in the way the university charges for sports memberships has led to an increase in prices whilst leaving students feeling “ignored” when concerns were raised.
Neither a spender nor a borrower be: The problem with the Bank of England

Neither a spender nor a borrower be: The problem with the Bank of England

Ashwin discusses rising inflating, especially since Brexit, and questions why politicians have more say over our money than our banks

University accommodation too expensive for students

University accommodation is becoming too expensive for students as it increases in price at a rate higher than inflation

Tuition fees ‘biggest contributing factor to inflation’

Savings from fee increases “mostly taken up” by extra annual spending created by inflation