"Funding Crisis Triggers Deportation Threat for Ghanaian UK Students"

Ghanaian Students at UK Universities Face Deportation Amid Funding Crisis Over 100 doctoral students from Ghana at UK universities are facing deportation due to a funding crisis that has left them stranded without promised scholarships or tuition fee payments, according to a group representing the affected students. The students, who are part of a group that has petitioned Downing Street and the UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, are in danger of being deported if the Ghanaian government does not settle the backlog of payments, estimated to be in the millions of pounds. The students, who are studying at institutions around Britain, including University College London, have been left without tuition fees and living allowances, making it difficult for them to continue their studies. According to the group, the Ghanaian government had promised to pay the fees and allowances, but the payments have been delayed, leaving the students in a precarious situation. The funding crisis in Ghana has highlighted the complex interplay between international student funding, government policies, and the challenges faced by students pursuing higher education in a foreign country. The situation has raised concerns about the impact on the students' academic careers and their future prospects. The group representing the students has asked the UK government to intervene and persuade the Ghanaian government to settle the backlog of payments. The students have also petitioned Keir Starmer, asking for his help in resolving the issue. According to a spokesperson for the group, "We are in danger of being deported if the Ghanaian government does not settle the backlog of payments. We are calling on the UK government to intervene and help us resolve this issue." The UK government has not commented on the issue, but a spokesperson for Keir Starmer said that he was "aware of the situation and is looking into it." The Labour Party leader has been approached by the group representing the students and is considering ways to help resolve the issue. The situation has also raised concerns about the impact on the students' academic careers and their future prospects. According to a spokesperson for the University College London, "We are aware of the situation and are working with the students to find a solution. We are committed to supporting our international students and will do everything we can to help them resolve this issue." The Ghanaian government has not commented on the issue, but a spokesperson for the Ghanaian embassy in the UK said that the government was "working to resolve the issue and settle the backlog of payments." The embassy has also assured the students that they will do everything possible to help them resolve the issue. The situation is ongoing, and the students are waiting for a resolution to the issue. The group representing the students is urging the UK government to intervene and help resolve the issue as soon as possible.