内容摘要：Dr Williamson said the lack of a relationship between the landowners and the community could be "detrimental to a good outcome" in the sale.

Dr Williamson said the lack of a relationship between the landowners and the community could be "detrimental to a good outcome" in the sale.

Jo Grady, general secretary of the University and College Union, said universities were "under severe financial stress"."Over 10,000 jobs are already set to disappear from the sector as vice-chancellors attempt to bin courses and cut student provision to the bone," she said.

She added that university staff would gather in London on Saturday, calling on the government and university leaders to "protect higher education, one of our last world-leading sectors".A recent snapshot of the financial decisions of 60 of the 141 institutions in UUK found that almost half of those responding had closed courses or reduced options for students in the last three years.Industrial disputes are under way in several cities as a result.

Universities are now anxiously awaiting the government's draft plan for managing immigration, which is expected to further limit visas for students applying from Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.Attracting international students who pay higher fees and spend money in the UK is counted as an export. The rule change in January 2024 prevented postgraduate students from bringing relatives, and

The higher fees paid by international students have been used to prop up university finances after many years in which tuition fees for students in England have barely increased.

While fees are due to go up this autumn to £9,535 for students in England, ministers have yet to say what will happen in following years.Fewer overhead lines would "potentially decrease visual impacts in more sensitive locations along the new railway", according to EWR.

"This option would also cost less than full electrification, reducing the need to alter current structures and requiring less land for things such as mast foundations," it said.David Hughes, CEO of East West Railway Company, said: "We're excited to confirm our plans for electrification, which support our environmental goals by delivering sustainable low-carbon journeys and supporting the UK's transition to an overall net zero carbon economy."

A 10-week non-statutory consultation on the plans will run from 14 November to 24 January offering communities a chance to have their say.Mr Hughes described the consultation as a "pivotal moment" and encouraged residents to get involved.