By Kapila Bandara
Thousands of Sri Lankans aspiring to higher education in the United Kingdom will likely face increased tuition costs from a 6% levy the Labour Government has proposed on fees paid by international students, as part of a broader policy to cut down the number of immigrants.
Living costs applicable for London and elsewhere have already been increased. For graduates, permission to stay will be reduced. The graduate visa allows permission to stay for two years after successfully completing a programme. At degree-level, five years’ stay is allowed now.
The planned surcharge needs approval through an Act of Parliament and UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to outline details in the budget next Wednesday.
Read more in today's Sunday Times edition here
A short while later, the official car of the Commander of the Navy, bearing plate NAHA 5006, departed from Navy House, Longdon Place, Colombo 7.
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