The judge said the victims were all vulnerable and, because of their lifestyles, reluctant to go to the police.

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But it is also because universities, reluctant to admit that not all institutions and degrees are of equal value, are afraid of damaging their brands.

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That in turn has pushed sterling down, a stimulus all the more welcome since monetary policy is less effective than usual because banks are reluctant to lend.

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