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UK Graduates Demand Urgent Reforms Amid Rising Debt Crisis

2/6/2026

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The UK student loan system faces growing criticism as graduates report ballooning debts.
An Institute for Fiscal Studies analysis shows repayment-threshold changes will cause Plan 2 borrowers to repay thousands more.
Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert, calls for urgent reforms after saying many feel misled about long-term impacts.
Graduates such as Amy Cayzer and Jo express frustration over rising debts and perceived unfairness.

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Story summary

The UK student loan system faces growing criticism as graduates report ballooning debts.
An Institute for Fiscal Studies analysis shows repayment-threshold changes will cause Plan 2 borrowers to repay thousands more.
Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert, calls for urgent reforms after saying many feel misled about long-term impacts.
Graduates such as Amy Cayzer and Jo express frustration over rising debts and perceived unfairness.