Downing St adviser says Scottish Universities need tuition fees system

A Downing Street adviser has said that Scotland must move to a tuition fees system similar to England, but re-brand it to limit negative publicity. Jonathon Simons, a former senior civil servant specialising in Education, said that although it would “cause an almighty political ruckus” steps in the direction of fees were needed to protect the reputation […]

A Downing Street adviser has said that Scotland must move to a tuition fees system similar to England, but re-brand it to limit negative publicity. Jonathon Simons, a former senior civil servant specialising in Education, said that although it would “cause an almighty political ruckus” steps in the direction of fees were needed to protect the reputation of Scotland’s elite universities internationally. (The Times)