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Young Brits Struggle: Student Debt and Rent Crisis

12/31/2025

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In the United Kingdom, 150,000 people have student loan debts over £100,000.
Young workers spend 36.3% of income on rent amid a cost of living crisis.
Many sacrifice holidays and do not contribute to pension schemes.
The Guardian seeks input from people under 30 on pensions and how taxes, student loans, and living costs shape decisions, with responses anonymous and used only for this feature.

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Story summary

In the United Kingdom, 150,000 people have student loan debts over £100,000.
Young workers spend 36.3% of income on rent amid a cost of living crisis.
Many sacrifice holidays and do not contribute to pension schemes.
The Guardian seeks input from people under 30 on pensions and how taxes, student loans, and living costs shape decisions, with responses anonymous and used only for this feature.