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Queen Mary University campus at Mile End - Credit: QMUL A nationwide campaign has been started calling on the government to give cash aid to students like those at Queen Mary s in Mile End who have to pay rent on campus while stuck at home. Many students must pay the rent even though they may not be able to return, the Housemates online platform points out. Government support for rebates is being called for so that student accommodation providers can give refunds and not lose revenue because of the lockdown. “Students are under stress having to pay for unused rooms during their disrupted education,” Housemates founder Lydia Jones said. “They make a commitment to education but are then asked to sign contracts and take on huge debts with legal liabilities. It’s unacceptable.” ....