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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Nia Price & John Bett

Costa Coffee slammed for 'discriminating' against students who don't buy anything

A woman studying a postgraduate degree feels 'discriminated' against by Costa Coffee after the shop put up a sign saying students could only stay for half an hour.

Francesca Franklin, 23, nipped into the high-street coffee chain for a latte but she was disgusted by a laminated sign on display, which was a 'gentle reminder' for students.

On display in the store in Selly Oak, Birmingham, the sign asked students to drink their coffee and leave within half an hour.

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