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UK Economic Struggles: Graduates and Poor Face Crisis

2/17/2026

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Economic insecurity in the United Kingdom is rising, affecting graduates and the poor.
Martin Lewis criticizes changes to student loan repayment rules, noting two-thirds of graduates struggle to meet interest.
The National Institute for Economic and Social Research finds the poorest 10% have income declines.
Economist Guy Standing warns the growing 'precariat' risks instability, as evidenced by the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.

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Story summary

Economic insecurity in the United Kingdom is rising, affecting graduates and the poor.
Martin Lewis criticizes changes to student loan repayment rules, noting two-thirds of graduates struggle to meet interest.
The National Institute for Economic and Social Research finds the poorest 10% have income declines.
Economist Guy Standing warns the growing 'precariat' risks instability, as evidenced by the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.