"Almost half of students fear the effects of the coronavirus lockdown will damage their chances of getting into their first choice university.
And, in a blow to universities looking for a rapid rebound, one in five students are reconsidering plans to go to higher education this year, amid concerns over the long-term impact of the pandemic.
The news comes as the higher education regulator warns that universities face substantial fines if they change admissions arrangements as a result of financial pressures linked to the effect of the virus." …