This is just a reversal of a decision by Theresa May's Home Office back in 2012. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-changes-to-student-visa-system https:

This is just a reversal of a decision by Theresa May's Home Office back in 2012. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-changes-to-student-visa-system https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-changes-to-student-... They claimed it was to get rid of degree farms where 'schools' can just get students to pay for a degree for a work visa.