Manchester University students face expulsion over rent strike protest

University taking disciplinary action against 11 students who occupied buildings during demonstrations

A group of Manchester University students face expulsion over a rent strike that saw more than 350 collectively withhold more than £2m.

The university is taking action against 11 of its students in a bitter row over rising rents and what some students claim is a failure to provide adequate financial support to those who are struggling during the cost of living crisis.