World · 16 February 2026
170,000 students sue 36 universities over Covid classes
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The Student Claim Group has sent legal letters to 36 institutions on behalf of 170,000 people seeking financial damages. Lawyers argue that moving classes online and restricting campus facilities meant pupils received a service worth less than the fees they paid. This widespread action follows a recent confidential settlement between University College London and approximately 6,000 individuals regarding similar complaints.
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