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A recent report highlights that more than half of UK students are working long hours in paid jobs to support themselves through their studies. 55% of students work an average of 17 hours per week. Some work over 35 hours, impacting their academic performance and mental health. Rising living costs and insufficient student loans are primary reasons for this trend. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds are disproportionately affected, often having to choose between work and study. Many students report feeling stressed and fatigued, which affects their ability to focus on their coursework. The report calls for increased financial support for students and better job flexibility from employers to accommodate their academic commitments. These findings underscore the need for a systemic approach to address the financial pressures faced by students in higher education.

University students will get ‘advance warning’ if they need to have vaccines before moving to halls of residence, Dominic Raab has said. The foreign secretary said decisions will be taken in September - but he was keen to encourage vaccine uptake. Over 70% of adults have had both jabs, and Mr Raab said ‘We need to close that margin’. Currently, the Government plans to require two jabs to go to nightclubs and other crowded venues in England. The full details of the plans are yet to be seen, but the rule is set to come into force at the end of September. An NHS Covid pass - which you can obtain electronically or as a letter - will be used as proof.