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Student Loan Repayment Freeze Criticized Amid Rising Costs

11/28/2025

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The government announced a three-year freeze on the salary threshold for student loan repayments at £29,385, effective April 2027.
The National Union of Students (NUS) criticized the move, with NUS vice-president Alex Stanley warning it could push graduates into repayments while living costs rise.
The Treasury defended the measure, and the Office for Budget Responsibility estimates the freeze could raise about £400 million annually as more income becomes repayable.

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The government announced a three-year freeze on the salary threshold for student loan repayments at £29,385, effective April 2027.
The National Union of Students (NUS) criticized the move, with NUS vice-president Alex Stanley warning it could push graduates into repayments while living costs rise.
The Treasury defended the measure, and the Office for Budget Responsibility estimates the freeze could raise about £400 million annually as more income becomes repayable.