EU presses UK to guarantee discounted university tuition fees for EU students before summit

Summary

At a meeting of senior EU diplomats on Wednesday, at least six member states called for a clear UK commitment, before a much-anticipated summit this month, that EU students will pay the lower domestic rate of university tuition fees. Member states say failure to agree lower fees for EU citizens studying in the UK should delay the prized food and drink deal.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   5 Nov 2026, 16:58 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that the EU is seeking a firmer pledge from the British government to guarantee European students discounted rates on university tuition fees before a summit this month, and that failure to agree lower fees should delay the food and drink deal, according to members.