The SEC eliminated the rule in July 2007, and market participants have been urging the SEC to reinstate the rule ever since.

WSJ: McCain Says Cox Should Be Fired As SEC Chief Amid 'Casino' Markets

More than 80 Labour MPs have signed a Commons petition urging the government to rule out fees, which they say would create a "two-tier" system.

BBC: Government battles on top-up fees

Last month, students from across Wales protested at Cardiff Bay, urging the assembly government to rule out top-up fees for good.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Wales | Threat to student fees power