From autumn 2012, universities in England will be able to increase fees.

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Jersey's education officials are currently in talks with UK universities over the fees island students will pay when they increase fees in 2012.

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An element of the bid would also be financed through debt, which has caused some to worry that a Macquarie-owned exchange would increase fees.

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