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- Rising tuition fees and above-inflation loan interest have left many students questioning the value of higher education.
- A 2025 British Social Attitudes survey found 34% of respondents consider a university degree not worth the cost.
- English tuition fees have risen from £1,000 in 1998 to £9,535 per year, excluding living costs.
- Student loan repayment thresholds will stay frozen for three years from 2027 while interest rates remain above inflation.
