Student rent strikers at University College London (UCL) have criticised the institution for “undermining” their campaign a day after they say they were fined a total of £25,000 for late payments.

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LONDON - DECEMBER 1: The University College London sign is seen on December 1, 2003 in London. British Prime Minister Tony Blair faces mounting revolt from MPs following legislation proposals ...

A block of student flats with windows facing onto a brick wall has been nominated as one of the worst new buildings in the UK after planning inspectors ruled its residents did not need daylight.