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UK Students Face Loan Risks Amid IT Failures

4/22/2025

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Millions of UK university students face the threat of losing vital government-backed loans as outdated IT systems at the Student Loans Company (SLC) hinder operations. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has called for urgent reforms, highlighting that nearly half of the staff's tasks could be automated, raising alarms over data security and the risk of fraud.

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Millions of UK university students face the threat of losing vital government-backed loans as outdated IT systems at the Student Loans Company (SLC) hinder operations. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has called for urgent reforms, highlighting that nearly half of the staff's tasks could be automated, raising alarms over data security and the risk of fraud.