University admission applications rise 4pc in the UK

Rising numbers of students have applied to start university courses in the UK this year, data shows.
Some 659,030 people submitted applications by the end of June - up 4pc on the same point last year, reports BBC.
The final deadline for candidates applying through the University and College Admissions Service (Ucas) was 30 June.
After that, unfilled places are allocated through a post-results process known as clearing.
The latest Ucas statistics show a rise in applications in England, Wales and Scotland of 3pc, 2pc and 3pc respectively. In Northern Ireland the numbers have remained static.
Applications from other EU students rose 5pc, while those from non-EU overseas students were up 6pc.
The figures also show that, in general, more women have applied than men.
Director of fair access to higher education Prof Les Ebdon said: "These figures are excellent news.
Chief executive of university umbrella group Universities UK, Nicola Dandridge, said: "It is encouraging to see the numbers applying to university increasing again this year, demonstrating the widespread recognition of the importance of a university degree and the positive impact it has on people's lives and the economy.