UK universities have seen increased funding from the Higher Education fees structure which has gradually been replacing direct grants from central Government (researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary). This increasing reliance on income directly from students, as opposed entirely from direct taxation, in part, has led to an increase in the rental of student accommodation during the winter, spring, and summer vacation periods to house conference delegates and tourists, often at rates similar to those charged by upmarket hotels. During these periods students vacate their rooms if they are not required by them during non-term time. As a result, several student-focused personal storage and shipping companies have appeared in order to cater for this need.