International student levy could lead to £1.8bn loss in first year, report warns

The Government’s immigration white paper said ministers would explore introducing a levy on higher education income from international students (Chris Ison/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Government’s proposed international student levy could mean a £1.8 billion loss to the economy in the first year alone, analysis has suggested.

A report by policy consultancy Public First has estimated nine out of 12 regions in the UK would face a wider loss of more than £100 million in the first year of a levy because of the likely loss in international students.