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Labour Ministers Urged to Reform Burdensome Student Loans

2/27/2026

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Labour ministers, led by Rachel Reeves (Chancellor of the Exchequer), face pressure to reform student loan terms.
Discussions are under way between the HM Treasury and the Department for Education.
Sir Keir Starmer (Leader of the Labour Party) acknowledged the need for a fairer system.
Graduates face interest rates up to 6.2% and repayments fixed at £29,385 for three years.

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Story summary

Labour ministers, led by Rachel Reeves (Chancellor of the Exchequer), face pressure to reform student loan terms.
Discussions are under way between the HM Treasury and the Department for Education.
Sir Keir Starmer (Leader of the Labour Party) acknowledged the need for a fairer system.
Graduates face interest rates up to 6.2% and repayments fixed at £29,385 for three years.