Carl Lygo, head of BPP University College, suggested on Monday that students this year were "calling the shots" as they shop around for places.

BBC: Few students 'trade up' university places

Metro AG, one of Europe's largest retailers, bought 7% of RSL and is marketing RSL's prepaid calling cards to the 122 million customers who shop in its stores.

FORBES: Srpska calling

Germany's Metro AG, one of Europe's largest retailers, bought 7% of RSL and is marketing RSL's prepaid calling cards to the 122 million customers who shop in its stores.

FORBES: Srpska calling