The University of Manchester’s president and vice-chancellor, Duncan Ivison, publicly warned that a proposed 6% surcharge on international student tuition will damage the UK higher-education sector. Ivison said the levy is “wrong” and short-sighted, arguing it will reduce revenue that funds research, scholarships and campus services. With the UK chancellor expected to detail budget measures, universities are preparing impact assessments on recruitment, international partnerships and the long-term financial model that depends on overseas tuition inflows.