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Universities in the UK are worth £59bn for the economy,... the economic impact of higher education.
The report, based on figures for 2007-8, highlights the ...
Universities created, directly or indirectly, over 668,5 ...
The figures follow the launch o

BBC NEWS | Education | Universities 'worth £59bn to UK'
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Universities in the UK are worth £59bn for the economy, says a report into the economic impact of higher education.

The report, based on figures for 2007-8, highlights the growing role of universities as major employers and revenue earners.

Universities created, directly or indirectly, over 668,500 jobs - or 2.6% of the workforce, says the report.

The figures follow the launch of the government's blueprint to increase the economic importance of universities.

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<p class="first"><b>Universities in the UK are worth &#xa3;59bn for the economy, says a report into the economic impact of higher education.</b></p><p>The report, based on figures for 2007-8, highlights the growing role of universities as major employers and revenue earners. </p><p>Universities created, directly or indirectly, over 668,500 jobs - or 2.6% of the workforce, says the report. </p><p>The figures follow the launch of the government's blueprint to increase the economic importance of universities. </p>

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